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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 35.84 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 35.84 and 21.76 is: 29.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 35.84 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/35.84 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 35.84 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 779.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.88/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.90

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