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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.24, 39.40 and 20.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.24, 39.40 and 20.54 is: 30.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.24 : 39.40 = 20.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.24/39.40 = 20.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.24x = 39.40 × 20.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.24x = 809.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.17/26.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.84

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