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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 20.40, 26.80 and 20.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 20.40, 26.80 and 20.40 is: 26.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    20.40 : 26.80 = 20.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    20.40/26.80 = 20.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    20.40x = 26.80 × 20.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    20.40x = 546.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 546.72/20.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.80

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