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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.19, 39.30 and 20.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.19, 39.30 and 20.16 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.19 : 39.30 = 20.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.19/39.30 = 20.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.19x = 39.30 × 20.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.19x = 792.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.29/26.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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