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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.82, 36.99 and 21.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.82, 36.99 and 21.33 is: 29.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.82 : 36.99 = 21.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.82/36.99 = 21.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.82x = 36.99 × 21.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.82x = 789.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.00/26.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.42

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