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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.03, 38.96 and 20.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.03, 38.96 and 20.97 is: 31.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.03 : 38.96 = 20.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.03/38.96 = 20.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.03x = 38.96 × 20.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.03x = 816.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.89/26.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.38

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