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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.88, 40.24 and 20.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.88, 40.24 and 20.08 is: 30.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.88 : 40.24 = 20.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.88/40.24 = 20.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.88x = 40.24 × 20.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.88x = 808.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.02/26.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.06

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