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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.71, 36.82 and 21.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.71, 36.82 and 21.55 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.71 : 36.82 = 21.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.71/36.82 = 21.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.71x = 36.82 × 21.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.71x = 793.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.29/26.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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