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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.38, 39.48 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.38, 39.48 and 20.32 is: 30.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.38 : 39.48 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.38/39.48 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.38x = 39.48 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.38x = 802.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.23/26.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.41

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