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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.92, 37.12 and 20.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.92, 37.12 and 20.78 is: 28.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.92 : 37.12 = 20.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.92/37.12 = 20.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.92x = 37.12 × 20.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.92x = 771.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.35/26.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.65

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