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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.05, 39.12 and 21.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.05, 39.12 and 21.55 is: 32.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.05 : 39.12 = 21.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.05/39.12 = 21.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.05x = 39.12 × 21.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.05x = 843.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843.04/26.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.36

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