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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.20, 39.32 and 21.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.20, 39.32 and 21.40 is: 32.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.20 : 39.32 = 21.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.20/39.32 = 21.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.20x = 39.32 × 21.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.20x = 841.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841.45/26.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.12

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