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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.72, 36.89 and 21.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.72, 36.89 and 21.93 is: 30.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.72 : 36.89 = 21.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.72/36.89 = 21.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.72x = 36.89 × 21.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.72x = 809.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.00/26.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.28

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