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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 40.05 and 20.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 40.05 and 20.34 is: 30.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 40.05 = 20.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/40.05 = 20.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 40.05 × 20.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 814.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.62/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.44

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