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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.58, 36.54 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.58, 36.54 and 22.92 is: 31.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.58 : 36.54 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.58/36.54 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.58x = 36.54 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.58x = 837.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.50/26.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.51

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