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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.57, 36.61 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.57, 36.61 and 20.44 is: 28.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.57 : 36.61 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.57/36.61 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.57x = 36.61 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.57x = 748.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.31/26.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.16

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