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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.16, 39.16 and 20.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.16, 39.16 and 20.47 is: 30.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.16 : 39.16 = 20.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.16/39.16 = 20.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.16x = 39.16 × 20.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.16x = 801.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.61/26.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.64

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