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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 44.99 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 44.99 and 26.07 is: 38.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 44.99 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/44.99 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 44.99 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 1,172.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172.76/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.94

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