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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.11, 41.49 and 26.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.11, 41.49 and 26.03 is: 35.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.11 : 41.49 = 26.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.11/41.49 = 26.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.11x = 41.49 × 26.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.11x = 1,079.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,079.98/30.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.87

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