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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.57, 39.83 and 21.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.57, 39.83 and 21.50 is: 32.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.57 : 39.83 = 21.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.57/39.83 = 21.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.57x = 39.83 × 21.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.57x = 856.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.34/26.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.23

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