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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.72, 36.82 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.72, 36.82 and 21.79 is: 30.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.72 : 36.82 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.72/36.82 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.72x = 36.82 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.72x = 802.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.31/26.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.03

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