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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.22, 45.24 and 26.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.22, 45.24 and 26.62 is: 39.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.22 : 45.24 = 26.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.22/45.24 = 26.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.22x = 45.24 × 26.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.22x = 1,204.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.29/30.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.85

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