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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.37, 36.33 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.37, 36.33 and 22.47 is: 30.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.37 : 36.33 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.37/36.33 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.37x = 36.33 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.37x = 816.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.34/26.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.96

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