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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.98, 40.43 and 21.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.98, 40.43 and 21.63 is: 32.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.98 : 40.43 = 21.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.98/40.43 = 21.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.98x = 40.43 × 21.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.98x = 874.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.19/26.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.40

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