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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.23, 41.63 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.23, 41.63 and 26.13 is: 35.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.23 : 41.63 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.23/41.63 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.23x = 41.63 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.23x = 1,087.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087.79/30.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.98

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