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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.69, 39.97 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.69, 39.97 and 21.89 is: 32.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.69 : 39.97 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.69/39.97 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.69x = 39.97 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.69x = 874.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.92/26.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.78

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