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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.64, 40.13 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.64, 40.13 and 22.44 is: 33.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.64 : 40.13 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.64/40.13 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.64x = 40.13 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.64x = 900.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.57/26.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.81

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