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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.42, 36.33 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.42, 36.33 and 21.99 is: 30.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.42 : 36.33 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.42/36.33 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.42x = 36.33 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.42x = 798.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 798.90/26.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.24

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