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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.37, 36.32 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.37, 36.32 and 22.27 is: 30.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.37 : 36.32 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.37/36.32 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.37x = 36.32 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.37x = 808.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.85/26.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.67

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