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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.02, 39.06 and 20.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.02, 39.06 and 20.74 is: 31.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.02 : 39.06 = 20.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.02/39.06 = 20.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.02x = 39.06 × 20.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.02x = 810.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810.10/26.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.13

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