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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.44, 36.54 and 22.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.44, 36.54 and 22.54 is: 31.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.44 : 36.54 = 22.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.44/36.54 = 22.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.44x = 36.54 × 22.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.44x = 823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823.61/26.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.15

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