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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.18, 39.21 and 20.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.18, 39.21 and 20.43 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.18 : 39.21 = 20.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.18/39.21 = 20.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.18x = 39.21 × 20.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.18x = 801.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.06/26.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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