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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.70, 36.76 and 22.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.70, 36.76 and 22.60 is: 31.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.70 : 36.76 = 22.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.70/36.76 = 22.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.70x = 36.76 × 22.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.70x = 830.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.78/26.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.12

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