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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.44, 39.59 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.44, 39.59 and 20.34 is: 30.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.44 : 39.59 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.44/39.59 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.44x = 39.59 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.44x = 805.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.16/26.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.46

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