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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 40.20 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 40.20 and 24.22 is: 36.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 40.20 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/40.20 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 40.20 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 973.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.64/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.45

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