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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.31, 39.44 and 21.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.31, 39.44 and 21.81 is: 32.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.31 : 39.44 = 21.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.31/39.44 = 21.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.31x = 39.44 × 21.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.31x = 860.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.08/26.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.69

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