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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.95, 40.47 and 20.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.95, 40.47 and 20.50 is: 30.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.95 : 40.47 = 20.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.95/40.47 = 20.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.95x = 40.47 × 20.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.95x = 829.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829.86/26.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.80

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