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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.18, 36.11 and 21.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.18, 36.11 and 21.57 is: 29.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.18 : 36.11 = 21.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.18/36.11 = 21.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.18x = 36.11 × 21.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.18x = 778.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.95/26.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.75

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