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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.72, 40.04 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.72, 40.04 and 20.70 is: 31.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.72 : 40.04 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.72/40.04 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.72x = 40.04 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.72x = 828.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.83/26.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.02

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