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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.55, 39.66 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.55, 39.66 and 22.50 is: 33.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.55 : 39.66 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.55/39.66 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.55x = 39.66 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.55x = 892.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 892.35/26.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.61

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