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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 36.91 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 36.91 and 22.62 is: 31.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 36.91 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/36.91 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 36.91 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 834.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.90/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.18

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