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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.81, 36.91 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.81, 36.91 and 22.92 is: 31.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.81 : 36.91 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.81/36.91 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.81x = 36.91 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.81x = 845.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.95/26.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.55

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