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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.60, 39.73 and 22.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.60, 39.73 and 22.08 is: 32.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.60 : 39.73 = 22.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.60/39.73 = 22.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.60x = 39.73 × 22.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.60x = 877.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.24/26.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.98

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