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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.43, 39.69 and 20.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.43, 39.69 and 20.40 is: 30.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.43 : 39.69 = 20.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.43/39.69 = 20.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.43x = 39.69 × 20.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.43x = 809.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.68/26.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.63

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