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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.36, 36.40 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.36, 36.40 and 21.76 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.36 : 36.40 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.36/36.40 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.36x = 36.40 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.36x = 792.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.06/26.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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