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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.90, 37.22 and 22.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.90, 37.22 and 22.29 is: 30.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.90 : 37.22 = 22.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.90/37.22 = 22.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.90x = 37.22 × 22.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.90x = 829.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.34/26.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.83

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