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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.18, 36.03 and 21.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.18, 36.03 and 21.26 is: 29.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.18 : 36.03 = 21.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.18/36.03 = 21.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.18x = 36.03 × 21.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.18x = 766.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.00/26.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.26

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