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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.94, 37.02 and 22.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.94, 37.02 and 22.62 is: 31.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.94 : 37.02 = 22.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.94/37.02 = 22.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.94x = 37.02 × 22.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.94x = 837.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.28/26.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.08

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