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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.65, 39.74 and 21.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.65, 39.74 and 21.55 is: 32.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.65 : 39.74 = 21.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.65/39.74 = 21.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.65x = 39.74 × 21.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.65x = 856.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.40/26.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.13

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