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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.73, 40.02 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.73, 40.02 and 20.73 is: 31.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.73 : 40.02 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.73/40.02 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.73x = 40.02 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.73x = 829.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.61/26.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.04

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