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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.81, 37.00 and 21.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.81, 37.00 and 21.88 is: 30.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.81 : 37.00 = 21.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.81/37.00 = 21.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.81x = 37.00 × 21.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.81x = 809.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.41/26.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.20

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