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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.13, 41.47 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.13, 41.47 and 26.01 is: 35.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.13 : 41.47 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.13/41.47 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.13x = 41.47 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.13x = 1,078.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078.63/30.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.80

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