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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.54, 39.85 and 20.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.54, 39.85 and 20.90 is: 31.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.54 : 39.85 = 20.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.54/39.85 = 20.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.54x = 39.85 × 20.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.54x = 832.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 832.91/26.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.38

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