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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.63, 36.76 and 20.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.63, 36.76 and 20.17 is: 27.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.63 : 36.76 = 20.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.63/36.76 = 20.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.63x = 36.76 × 20.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.63x = 741.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.31/26.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.84

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