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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 40.21 and 22.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 40.21 and 22.99 is: 34.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 40.21 = 22.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/40.21 = 22.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 40.21 × 22.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 924.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 924.59/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.61

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