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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.58, 36.62 and 20.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.58, 36.62 and 20.43 is: 28.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.58 : 36.62 = 20.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.58/36.62 = 20.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.58x = 36.62 × 20.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.58x = 748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.17/26.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.14

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