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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.26, 39.20 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.26, 39.20 and 21.70 is: 32.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.26 : 39.20 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.26/39.20 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.26x = 39.20 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.26x = 850.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.70/26.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.40

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