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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.91, 37.11 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.91, 37.11 and 22.80 is: 31.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.91 : 37.11 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.91/37.11 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.91x = 37.11 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.91x = 846.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.11/26.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.44

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