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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 41.64 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 41.64 and 26.10 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 41.64 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/41.64 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 41.64 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 1,086.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086.80/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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