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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.11, 41.58 and 26.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.11, 41.58 and 26.06 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.11 : 41.58 = 26.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.11/41.58 = 26.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.11x = 41.58 × 26.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.11x = 1,083.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083.37/30.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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