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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.85, 37.02 and 22.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.85, 37.02 and 22.58 is: 31.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.85 : 37.02 = 22.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.85/37.02 = 22.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.85x = 37.02 × 22.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.85x = 835.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.73/26.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.13

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