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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 38.96 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 38.96 and 21.44 is: 32.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 38.96 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/38.96 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 38.96 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 835.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 835.30/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.10

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