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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.37, 39.59 and 22.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.37, 39.59 and 22.59 is: 33.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.37 : 39.59 = 22.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.37/39.59 = 22.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.37x = 39.59 × 22.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.37x = 894.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 894.34/26.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.91

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