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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.92, 37.14 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.92, 37.14 and 26.22 is: 36.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.92 : 37.14 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.92/37.14 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.92x = 37.14 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.92x = 973.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.81/26.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.17

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