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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.64, 40.05 and 22.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.64, 40.05 and 22.98 is: 34.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.64 : 40.05 = 22.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.64/40.05 = 22.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.64x = 40.05 × 22.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.64x = 920.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 920.35/26.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.55

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