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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.14, 41.58 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.14, 41.58 and 26.49 is: 36.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.14 : 41.58 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.14/41.58 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.14x = 41.58 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.14x = 1,101.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101.45/30.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.54

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