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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.97, 40.56 and 20.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.97, 40.56 and 20.25 is: 30.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.97 : 40.56 = 20.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.97/40.56 = 20.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.97x = 40.56 × 20.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.97x = 821.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.34/26.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.45

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