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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.96, 40.44 and 21.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.96, 40.44 and 21.02 is: 31.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.96 : 40.44 = 21.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.96/40.44 = 21.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.96x = 40.44 × 21.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.96x = 850.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.05/26.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.53

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