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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.68, 39.88 and 20.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.68, 39.88 and 20.56 is: 30.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.68 : 39.88 = 20.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.68/39.88 = 20.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.68x = 39.88 × 20.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.68x = 819.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.93/26.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.73

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