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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.51, 39.60 and 21.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.51, 39.60 and 21.95 is: 32.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.51 : 39.60 = 21.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.51/39.60 = 21.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.51x = 39.60 × 21.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.51x = 869.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 869.02/26.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.79

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