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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.50, 36.50 and 22.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.50, 36.50 and 22.86 is: 31.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.50 : 36.50 = 22.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.50/36.50 = 22.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.50x = 36.50 × 22.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.50x = 834.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.39/26.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.49

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