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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.42, 36.51 and 20.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.42, 36.51 and 20.95 is: 28.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.42 : 36.51 = 20.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.42/36.51 = 20.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.42x = 36.51 × 20.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.42x = 764.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.71/26.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.95

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