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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.40, 39.54 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.40, 39.54 and 22.35 is: 33.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.40 : 39.54 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.40/39.54 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.40x = 39.54 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.40x = 883.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.72/26.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.47

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