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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 37.01 and 20.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 37.01 and 20.98 is: 29.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 37.01 = 20.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/37.01 = 20.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 37.01 × 20.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 776.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.47/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.02

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