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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.56, 36.66 and 21.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.56, 36.66 and 21.09 is: 29.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.56 : 36.66 = 21.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.56/36.66 = 21.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.56x = 36.66 × 21.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.56x = 773.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.16/26.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.11

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