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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.73, 39.89 and 22.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.73, 39.89 and 22.89 is: 34.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.73 : 39.89 = 22.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.73/39.89 = 22.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.73x = 39.89 × 22.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.73x = 912.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.97/26.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.16

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