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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.47, 39.56 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.47, 39.56 and 21.34 is: 31.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.47 : 39.56 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.47/39.56 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.47x = 39.56 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.47x = 844.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.21/26.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.89

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