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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 39.90 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 39.90 and 22.10 is: 33.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 39.90 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/39.90 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 39.90 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 881.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.79/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.08

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