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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 40.07 and 22.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 40.07 and 22.18 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 40.07 = 22.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/40.07 = 22.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 40.07 × 22.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 888.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.75/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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