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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.05, 35.89 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.05, 35.89 and 21.44 is: 29.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.05 : 35.89 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.05/35.89 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.05x = 35.89 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.05x = 769.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.54/26.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.54

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