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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.11, 39.06 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.11, 39.06 and 20.70 is: 30.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.11 : 39.06 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.11/39.06 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.11x = 39.06 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.11x = 808.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.54/26.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.97

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