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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.96, 37.23 and 21.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.96, 37.23 and 21.81 is: 30.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.96 : 37.23 = 21.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.96/37.23 = 21.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.96x = 37.23 × 21.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.96x = 812.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.11/26.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.12

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