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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 39.87 and 21.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 39.87 and 21.24 is: 31.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 39.87 = 21.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/39.87 = 21.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 39.87 × 21.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 846.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.84/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.75

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