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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.65, 40.03 and 22.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.65, 40.03 and 22.86 is: 34.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.65 : 40.03 = 22.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.65/40.03 = 22.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.65x = 40.03 × 22.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.65x = 914.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 914.77/26.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.33

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