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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.36, 39.39 and 21.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.36, 39.39 and 21.23 is: 31.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.36 : 39.39 = 21.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.36/39.39 = 21.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.36x = 39.39 × 21.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.36x = 836.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.12/26.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.72

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