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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.74, 36.95 and 20.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.74, 36.95 and 20.20 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.74 : 36.95 = 20.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.74/36.95 = 20.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.74x = 36.95 × 20.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.74x = 746.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 746.39/26.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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