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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 39.42 and 21.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 39.42 and 21.13 is: 31.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 39.42 = 21.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/39.42 = 21.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 39.42 × 21.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 832.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.85/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.80

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