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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.13, 36.03 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.13, 36.03 and 21.44 is: 29.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.13 : 36.03 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.13/36.03 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.13x = 36.03 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.13x = 772.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.49/26.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.56

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