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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.77, 39.94 and 22.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.77, 39.94 and 22.99 is: 34.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.77 : 39.94 = 22.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.77/39.94 = 22.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.77x = 39.94 × 22.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.77x = 918.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 918.22/26.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.30

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