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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.11, 41.60 and 26.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.11, 41.60 and 26.51 is: 36.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.11 : 41.60 = 26.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.11/41.60 = 26.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.11x = 41.60 × 26.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.11x = 1,102.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102.82/30.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.63

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