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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.76, 40.10 and 20.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.76, 40.10 and 20.32 is: 30.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.76 : 40.10 = 20.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.76/40.10 = 20.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.76x = 40.10 × 20.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.76x = 814.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 814.83/26.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.45

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