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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.17, 41.72 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.17, 41.72 and 26.12 is: 36.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.17 : 41.72 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.17/41.72 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.17x = 41.72 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.17x = 1,089.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089.70/30.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.12

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