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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.65, 39.99 and 20.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.65, 39.99 and 20.24 is: 30.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.65 : 39.99 = 20.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.65/39.99 = 20.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.65x = 39.99 × 20.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.65x = 809.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.40/26.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.37

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