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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.84, 36.96 and 21.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.84, 36.96 and 21.63 is: 29.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.84 : 36.96 = 21.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.84/36.96 = 21.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.84x = 36.96 × 21.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.84x = 799.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.44/26.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.79

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