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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.47, 39.66 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.47, 39.66 and 20.46 is: 30.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.47 : 39.66 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.47/39.66 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.47x = 39.66 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.47x = 811.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811.44/26.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.66

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