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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.98, 37.22 and 20.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.98, 37.22 and 20.83 is: 28.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.98 : 37.22 = 20.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.98/37.22 = 20.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.98x = 37.22 × 20.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.98x = 775.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.29/26.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.74

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