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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.32, 36.28 and 20.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.32, 36.28 and 20.88 is: 28.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.32 : 36.28 = 20.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.32/36.28 = 20.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.32x = 36.28 × 20.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.32x = 757.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.53/26.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.78

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