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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.98, 37.23 and 21.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.98, 37.23 and 21.84 is: 30.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.98 : 37.23 = 21.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.98/37.23 = 21.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.98x = 37.23 × 21.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.98x = 813.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.38/26.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.14

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