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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.95, 40.33 and 20.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.95, 40.33 and 20.51 is: 30.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.95 : 40.33 = 20.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.95/40.33 = 20.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.95x = 40.33 × 20.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.95x = 827.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.17/26.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.69

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