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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.10, 44.93 and 26.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.10, 44.93 and 26.50 is: 39.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.10 : 44.93 = 26.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.10/44.93 = 26.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.10x = 44.93 × 26.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.10x = 1,190.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190.65/30.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.56

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