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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.97, 40.43 and 21.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.97, 40.43 and 21.91 is: 32.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.97 : 40.43 = 21.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.97/40.43 = 21.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.97x = 40.43 × 21.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.97x = 885.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885.82/26.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.84

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