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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.62, 39.93 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.62, 39.93 and 20.98 is: 31.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.62 : 39.93 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.62/39.93 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.62x = 39.93 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.62x = 837.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.63/26.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.47

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