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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.27, 39.33 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.27, 39.33 and 21.78 is: 32.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.27 : 39.33 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.27/39.33 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.27x = 39.33 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.27x = 856.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.61/26.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.61

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