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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.73, 36.85 and 21.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.73, 36.85 and 21.26 is: 29.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.73 : 36.85 = 21.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.73/36.85 = 21.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.73x = 36.85 × 21.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.73x = 783.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 783.43/26.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.31

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