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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.26, 36.20 and 21.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.26, 36.20 and 21.08 is: 29.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.26 : 36.20 = 21.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.26/36.20 = 21.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.26x = 36.20 × 21.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.26x = 763.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.10/26.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.06

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