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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.83, 37.08 and 21.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.83, 37.08 and 21.69 is: 29.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.83 : 37.08 = 21.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.83/37.08 = 21.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.83x = 37.08 × 21.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.83x = 804.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.27/26.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.98

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