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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.75, 40.02 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.75, 40.02 and 22.43 is: 33.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.75 : 40.02 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.75/40.02 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.75x = 40.02 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.75x = 897.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 897.45/26.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.56

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