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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.18, 41.55 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.18, 41.55 and 26.43 is: 36.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.18 : 41.55 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.18/41.55 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.18x = 41.55 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.18x = 1,097.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097.91/30.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.37

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