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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.17, 41.58 and 26.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.17, 41.58 and 26.53 is: 36.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.17 : 41.58 = 26.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.17/41.58 = 26.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.17x = 41.58 × 26.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.17x = 1,103.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103.01/30.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.56

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