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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.46, 36.45 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.46, 36.45 and 20.32 is: 27.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.46 : 36.45 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.46/36.45 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.46x = 36.45 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.46x = 740.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.57/26.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.99

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