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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.48, 36.36 and 22.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.48, 36.36 and 22.37 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.48 : 36.36 = 22.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.48/36.36 = 22.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.48x = 36.36 × 22.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.48x = 813.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.19/26.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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