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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.20, 36.21 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.20, 36.21 and 21.83 is: 30.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.20 : 36.21 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.20/36.21 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.20x = 36.21 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.20x = 790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.46/26.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.17

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