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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 45.08 and 26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 45.08 and 26 is: 38.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 45.08 = 26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/45.08 = 26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 45.08 × 26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 1,172.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,172.08/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.91

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