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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.07, 39.03 and 21.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.07, 39.03 and 21.54 is: 32.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.07 : 39.03 = 21.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.07/39.03 = 21.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.07x = 39.03 × 21.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.07x = 840.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 840.71/26.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.25

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