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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.15, 39 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.15, 39 and 21.89 is: 32.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.15 : 39 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.15/39 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.15x = 39 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.15x = 853.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.81/26.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.66

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