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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.80, 40.10 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.80, 40.10 and 22.50 is: 33.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.80 : 40.10 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.80/40.10 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.80x = 40.10 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.80x = 902.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.14/26.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.66

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