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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.79, 40.17 and 20.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.79, 40.17 and 20.76 is: 31.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.79 : 40.17 = 20.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.79/40.17 = 20.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.79x = 40.17 × 20.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.79x = 833.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.93/26.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.13

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