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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.59, 36.69 and 20.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.59, 36.69 and 20.11 is: 27.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.59 : 36.69 = 20.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.59/36.69 = 20.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.59x = 36.69 × 20.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.59x = 737.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 737.84/26.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.75

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