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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.27, 36.21 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.27, 36.21 and 21.66 is: 29.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.27 : 36.21 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.27/36.21 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.27x = 36.21 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.27x = 784.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.36/26.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.86

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