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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.22, 41.51 and 26.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.22, 41.51 and 26.98 is: 37.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.22 : 41.51 = 26.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.22/41.51 = 26.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.22x = 41.51 × 26.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.22x = 1,119.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,119.94/30.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.06

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