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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.21, 41.58 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.21, 41.58 and 26.10 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.21 : 41.58 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.21/41.58 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.21x = 41.58 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.21x = 1,085.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085.24/30.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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