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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.80, 40.12 and 22.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.80, 40.12 and 22.73 is: 34.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.80 : 40.12 = 22.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.80/40.12 = 22.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.80x = 40.12 × 22.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.80x = 911.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.67/26.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.02

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