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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 36.81 and 20.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 36.81 and 20.53 is: 28.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 36.81 = 20.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/36.81 = 20.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 36.81 × 20.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 755.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 755.71/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.34

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