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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.89, 40.26 and 21.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.89, 40.26 and 21.13 is: 31.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.89 : 40.26 = 21.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.89/40.26 = 21.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.89x = 40.26 × 21.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.89x = 850.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.69/26.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.64

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