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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.35, 36.38 and 20.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.35, 36.38 and 20.24 is: 27.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.35 : 36.38 = 20.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.35/36.38 = 20.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.35x = 36.38 × 20.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.35x = 736.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 736.33/26.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.94

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