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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.70, 40.17 and 20.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.70, 40.17 and 20.25 is: 30.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.70 : 40.17 = 20.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.70/40.17 = 20.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.70x = 40.17 × 20.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.70x = 813.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.46/26.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.46

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