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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.12, 45.21 and 26.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.12, 45.21 and 26.75 is: 40.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.12 : 45.21 = 26.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.12/45.21 = 26.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.12x = 45.21 × 26.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.12x = 1,209.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,209.14/30.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.14

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