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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.47, 36.54 and 21.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.47, 36.54 and 21.61 is: 29.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.47 : 36.54 = 21.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.47/36.54 = 21.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.47x = 36.54 × 21.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.47x = 789.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.63/26.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.83

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