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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.21, 36.09 and 21.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.21, 36.09 and 21.03 is: 28.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.21 : 36.09 = 21.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.21/36.09 = 21.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.21x = 36.09 × 21.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.21x = 758.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.97/26.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.96

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