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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 36.99 and 20.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 36.99 and 20.66 is: 28.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 36.99 = 20.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/36.99 = 20.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 36.99 × 20.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 764.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 764.03/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.54

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