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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.69, 39.85 and 22.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.69, 39.85 and 22.82 is: 34.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.69 : 39.85 = 22.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.69/39.85 = 22.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.69x = 39.85 × 22.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.69x = 909.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 909.12/26.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.07

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