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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.52, 39.76 and 20.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.52, 39.76 and 20.80 is: 31.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.52 : 39.76 = 20.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.52/39.76 = 20.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.52x = 39.76 × 20.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.52x = 826.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.89/26.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.18

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