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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.43, 36.34 and 21.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.43, 36.34 and 21.45 is: 29.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.43 : 36.34 = 21.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.43/36.34 = 21.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.43x = 36.34 × 21.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.43x = 779.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.49/26.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.49

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