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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.53, 39.62 and 20.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.53, 39.62 and 20.52 is: 30.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.53 : 39.62 = 20.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.53/39.62 = 20.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.53x = 39.62 × 20.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.53x = 813.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.05/26.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.65

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