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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.25, 39.32 and 21.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.25, 39.32 and 21.17 is: 31.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.25 : 39.32 = 21.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.25/39.32 = 21.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.25x = 39.32 × 21.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.25x = 832.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.40/26.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.71

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