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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.93, 40.30 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.93, 40.30 and 21.87 is: 32.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.93 : 40.30 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.93/40.30 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.93x = 40.30 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.93x = 881.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.31/26.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.72

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