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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.86, 37 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.86, 37 and 22.76 is: 31.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.86 : 37 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.86/37 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.86x = 37 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.86x = 842.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.12/26.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.35

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