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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.17, 36.08 and 20.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.17, 36.08 and 20.35 is: 28.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.17 : 36.08 = 20.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.17/36.08 = 20.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.17x = 36.08 × 20.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.17x = 734.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 734.23/26.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.06

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