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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.62, 36.71 and 22.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.62, 36.71 and 22.01 is: 30.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.62 : 36.71 = 22.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.62/36.71 = 22.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.62x = 36.71 × 22.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.62x = 807.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.78/26.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.35

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