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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.83, 40.06 and 21.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.83, 40.06 and 21.75 is: 32.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.83 : 40.06 = 21.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.83/40.06 = 21.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.83x = 40.06 × 21.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.83x = 871.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.31/26.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.48

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