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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 40.02 and 20.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 40.02 and 20.70 is: 30.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 40.02 = 20.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/40.02 = 20.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 40.02 × 20.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 828.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.34/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.94

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