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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.60, 36.68 and 21.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.60, 36.68 and 21.96 is: 30.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.60 : 36.68 = 21.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.60/36.68 = 21.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.60x = 36.68 × 21.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.60x = 805.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.49/26.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.28

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