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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.06, 41.23 and 26.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.06, 41.23 and 26.41 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.06 : 41.23 = 26.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.06/41.23 = 26.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.06x = 41.23 × 26.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.06x = 1,088.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.88/30.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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