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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.86, 40.34 and 22.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.86, 40.34 and 22.34 is: 33.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.86 : 40.34 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.86/40.34 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.86x = 40.34 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.86x = 900.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 900.88/26.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.54

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