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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.39, 39.51 and 22.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.39, 39.51 and 22.57 is: 33.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.39 : 39.51 = 22.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.39/39.51 = 22.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.39x = 39.51 × 22.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.39x = 891.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.64/26.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.78

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