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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.39, 39.37 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.39, 39.37 and 21.89 is: 32.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.39 : 39.37 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.39/39.37 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.39x = 39.37 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.39x = 861.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.56/26.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.65

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