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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.85, 40.23 and 20.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.85, 40.23 and 20.07 is: 30.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.85 : 40.23 = 20.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.85/40.23 = 20.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.85x = 40.23 × 20.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.85x = 807.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 807.21/26.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.07

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