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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.91, 40.31 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.91, 40.31 and 22.12 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.91 : 40.31 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.91/40.31 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.91x = 40.31 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.91x = 891.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.66/26.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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