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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.55, 36.57 and 20.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.55, 36.57 and 20.79 is: 28.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.55 : 36.57 = 20.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.55/36.57 = 20.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.55x = 36.57 × 20.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.55x = 760.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.29/26.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.64

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