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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.12, 39.21 and 20.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.12, 39.21 and 20.49 is: 30.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.12 : 39.21 = 20.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.12/39.21 = 20.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.12x = 39.21 × 20.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.12x = 803.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 803.41/26.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.76

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