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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 41.78 and 24.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 41.78 and 24.15 is: 33.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 41.78 = 24.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/41.78 = 24.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 41.78 × 24.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 1,009.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009.02/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.34

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