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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.35, 36.36 and 20.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.35, 36.36 and 20.82 is: 28.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.35 : 36.36 = 20.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.35/36.36 = 20.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.35x = 36.36 × 20.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.35x = 757.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.02/26.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.73

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