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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.95, 40.20 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.95, 40.20 and 22.92 is: 34.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.95 : 40.20 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.95/40.20 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.95x = 40.20 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.95x = 921.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 921.34/26.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.19

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