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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 26.98, 37.25 and 20.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 26.98, 37.25 and 20.08 is: 27.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    26.98 : 37.25 = 20.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    26.98/37.25 = 20.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    26.98x = 37.25 × 20.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    26.98x = 747.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 747.98/26.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.72

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