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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.57, 39.83 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.57, 39.83 and 21.79 is: 32.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.57 : 39.83 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.57/39.83 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.57x = 39.83 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.57x = 867.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 867.90/26.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.66

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