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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.96, 40.25 and 22.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.96, 40.25 and 22.64 is: 33.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.96 : 40.25 = 22.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.96/40.25 = 22.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.96x = 40.25 × 22.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.96x = 911.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.26/26.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.80

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