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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.98, 40.31 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.98, 40.31 and 22.43 is: 33.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.98 : 40.31 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.98/40.31 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.98x = 40.31 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.98x = 904.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 904.15/26.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.51

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