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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.56, 39.87 and 20.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.56, 39.87 and 20.22 is: 30.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.56 : 39.87 = 20.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.56/39.87 = 20.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.56x = 39.87 × 20.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.56x = 806.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 806.08/26.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.35

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