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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.53, 36.58 and 22.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.53, 36.58 and 22.45 is: 30.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.53 : 36.58 = 22.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.53/36.58 = 22.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.53x = 36.58 × 22.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.53x = 821.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.22/26.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.95

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