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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.36, 36.33 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.36, 36.33 and 21.70 is: 29.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.36 : 36.33 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.36/36.33 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.36x = 36.33 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.36x = 788.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.36/26.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.91

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