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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 39.36 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 39.36 and 21.71 is: 32.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 39.36 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/39.36 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 39.36 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 854.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 854.69/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.63

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