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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.64, 36.72 and 20.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.64, 36.72 and 20.16 is: 27.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.64 : 36.72 = 20.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.64/36.72 = 20.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.64x = 36.72 × 20.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.64x = 740.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.28/26.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.79

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