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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.89, 40.49 and 20.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.89, 40.49 and 20.16 is: 30.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.89 : 40.49 = 20.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.89/40.49 = 20.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.89x = 40.49 × 20.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.89x = 816.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.28/26.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.36

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