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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.89, 37.01 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.89, 37.01 and 22.27 is: 30.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.89 : 37.01 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.89/37.01 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.89x = 37.01 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.89x = 824.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.21/26.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.65

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