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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 39.24 and 21.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 39.24 and 21.67 is: 32.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 39.24 = 21.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/39.24 = 21.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 39.24 × 21.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 850.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.33/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.55

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