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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.78, 37.01 and 20.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.78, 37.01 and 20.35 is: 28.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.78 : 37.01 = 20.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.78/37.01 = 20.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.78x = 37.01 × 20.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.78x = 753.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.15/26.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.12

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