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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.49, 36.60 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.49, 36.60 and 22.44 is: 31.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.49 : 36.60 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.49/36.60 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.49x = 36.60 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.49x = 821.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.30/26.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.00

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