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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.92, 40.36 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.92, 40.36 and 22.68 is: 34.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.92 : 40.36 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.92/40.36 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.92x = 40.36 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.92x = 915.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 915.36/26.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.00

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