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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 36.97 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 36.97 and 21.99 is: 30.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 36.97 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/36.97 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 36.97 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 812.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.97/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.36

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