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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.64, 36.79 and 21.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.64, 36.79 and 21.51 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.64 : 36.79 = 21.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.64/36.79 = 21.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.64x = 36.79 × 21.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.64x = 791.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791.25/26.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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