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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.36, 36.35 and 21.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.36, 36.35 and 21.17 is: 29.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.36 : 36.35 = 21.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.36/36.35 = 21.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.36x = 36.35 × 21.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.36x = 769.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 769.24/26.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.19

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