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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.69, 39.96 and 20.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.69, 39.96 and 20.95 is: 31.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.69 : 39.96 = 20.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.69/39.96 = 20.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.69x = 39.96 × 20.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.69x = 837.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.21/26.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.37

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