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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.61, 36.59 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.61, 36.59 and 21.15 is: 29.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.61 : 36.59 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.61/36.59 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.61x = 36.59 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.61x = 773.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 773.77/26.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.08

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