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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.01, 38.88 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.01, 38.88 and 21.96 is: 32.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.01 : 38.88 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.01/38.88 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.01x = 38.88 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.01x = 853.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.80/26.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.83

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