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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.67, 36.84 and 20.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.67, 36.84 and 20.56 is: 28.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.67 : 36.84 = 20.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.67/36.84 = 20.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.67x = 36.84 × 20.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.67x = 757.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 757.43/26.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.40

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