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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.61, 36.64 and 21.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.61, 36.64 and 21.97 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.61 : 36.64 = 21.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.61/36.64 = 21.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.61x = 36.64 × 21.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.61x = 804.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.98/26.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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