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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.10, 39.06 and 21.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.10, 39.06 and 21.77 is: 32.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.10 : 39.06 = 21.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.10/39.06 = 21.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.10x = 39.06 × 21.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.10x = 850.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.03/26.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.57

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