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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.15, 36.03 and 21.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.15, 36.03 and 21.56 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.15 : 36.03 = 21.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.15/36.03 = 21.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.15x = 36.03 × 21.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.15x = 776.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.81/26.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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