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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 39.89 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 39.89 and 23.22 is: 34.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 39.89 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/39.89 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 39.89 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 926.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 926.30/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.74

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