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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.03, 35.88 and 20.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.03, 35.88 and 20.82 is: 28.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.03 : 35.88 = 20.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.03/35.88 = 20.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.03x = 35.88 × 20.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.03x = 747.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.02/26.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.70

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