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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.66, 36.78 and 20.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.66, 36.78 and 20.12 is: 27.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.66 : 36.78 = 20.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.66/36.78 = 20.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.66x = 36.78 × 20.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.66x = 740.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 740.01/26.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.76

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