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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.24, 41.64 and 26.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.24, 41.64 and 26.08 is: 35.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.24 : 41.64 = 26.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.24/41.64 = 26.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.24x = 41.64 × 26.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.24x = 1,085.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,085.97/30.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.91

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