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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.11, 39.18 and 21.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.11, 39.18 and 21.88 is: 32.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.11 : 39.18 = 21.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.11/39.18 = 21.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.11x = 39.18 × 21.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.11x = 857.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 857.26/26.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.83

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