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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.55, 39.69 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.55, 39.69 and 22.05 is: 32.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.55 : 39.69 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.55/39.69 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.55x = 39.69 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.55x = 875.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 875.16/26.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.96

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