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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.04, 35.95 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.04, 35.95 and 20.58 is: 28.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.04 : 35.95 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.04/35.95 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.04x = 35.95 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.04x = 739.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 739.80/26.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.41

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