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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.79, 40.01 and 21.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.79, 40.01 and 21.93 is: 32.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.79 : 40.01 = 21.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.79/40.01 = 21.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.79x = 40.01 × 21.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.79x = 877.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.31/26.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.75

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