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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.03, 41.50 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.03, 41.50 and 26.94 is: 37.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.03 : 41.50 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.03/41.50 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.03x = 41.50 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.03x = 1,118.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,118.01/30.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.23

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