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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.35, 39.49 and 20.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.35, 39.49 and 20.95 is: 31.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.35 : 39.49 = 20.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.35/39.49 = 20.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.35x = 39.49 × 20.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.35x = 827.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.16/26.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.39

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