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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.11, 39.02 and 20.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.11, 39.02 and 20.71 is: 30.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.11 : 39.02 = 20.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.11/39.02 = 20.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.11x = 39.02 × 20.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.11x = 808.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.10/26.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.95

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