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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.95, 37.12 and 22.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.95, 37.12 and 22.09 is: 30.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.95 : 37.12 = 22.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.95/37.12 = 22.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.95x = 37.12 × 22.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.95x = 819.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.98/26.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.43

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