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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.31, 36.27 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.31, 36.27 and 20.46 is: 28.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.31 : 36.27 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.31/36.27 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.31x = 36.27 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.31x = 742.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.08/26.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.21

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