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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.23, 39.28 and 21.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.23, 39.28 and 21.94 is: 32.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.23 : 39.28 = 21.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.23/39.28 = 21.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.23x = 39.28 × 21.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.23x = 861.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.80/26.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.86

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