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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.21, 39.25 and 21.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.21, 39.25 and 21.91 is: 32.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.21 : 39.25 = 21.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.21/39.25 = 21.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.21x = 39.25 × 21.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.21x = 859.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 859.70/26.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.80

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