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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.01, 41.33 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.01, 41.33 and 26.12 is: 35.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.01 : 41.33 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.01/41.33 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.01x = 41.33 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.01x = 1,079.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079.41/30.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.97

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