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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.08, 39.06 and 20.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.08, 39.06 and 20.08 is: 30.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.08 : 39.06 = 20.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.08/39.06 = 20.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.08x = 39.06 × 20.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.08x = 784.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.32/26.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.07

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