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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.39, 36.33 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.39, 36.33 and 20.22 is: 27.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.39 : 36.33 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.39/36.33 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.39x = 36.33 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.39x = 734.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.59/26.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.84

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