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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.64, 36.80 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.64, 36.80 and 24.22 is: 33.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.64 : 36.80 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.64/36.80 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.64x = 36.80 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.64x = 891.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.30/26.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.46

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