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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 36.94 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 36.94 and 22.44 is: 30.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 36.94 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/36.94 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 36.94 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 828.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.93/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.98

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