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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.81, 40.19 and 20.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.81, 40.19 and 20.38 is: 30.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.81 : 40.19 = 20.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.81/40.19 = 20.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.81x = 40.19 × 20.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.81x = 819.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.07/26.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.55

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