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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.83, 40.04 and 21.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.83, 40.04 and 21.77 is: 32.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.83 : 40.04 = 21.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.83/40.04 = 21.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.83x = 40.04 × 21.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.83x = 871.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.72/26.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.49

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