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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.46, 39.72 and 21.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.46, 39.72 and 21.12 is: 31.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.46 : 39.72 = 21.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.46/39.72 = 21.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.46x = 39.72 × 21.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.46x = 838.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.89/26.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.70

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