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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.13, 36.07 and 20.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.13, 36.07 and 20.33 is: 28.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.13 : 36.07 = 20.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.13/36.07 = 20.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.13x = 36.07 × 20.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.13x = 733.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 733.30/26.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.06

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