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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.90, 37.12 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.90, 37.12 and 21.44 is: 29.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.90 : 37.12 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.90/37.12 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.90x = 37.12 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.90x = 795.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.85/26.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.59

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