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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.74, 39.92 and 22.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.74, 39.92 and 22.95 is: 34.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.74 : 39.92 = 22.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.74/39.92 = 22.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.74x = 39.92 × 22.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.74x = 916.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.16/26.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.26

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