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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.37, 39.47 and 20.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.37, 39.47 and 20.39 is: 30.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.37 : 39.47 = 20.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.37/39.47 = 20.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.37x = 39.47 × 20.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.37x = 804.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.49/26.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.51

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