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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.54, 39.78 and 22.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.54, 39.78 and 22.02 is: 33.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.54 : 39.78 = 22.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.54/39.78 = 22.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.54x = 39.78 × 22.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.54x = 875.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.76/26.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.00

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