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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.26, 41.66 and 26.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.26, 41.66 and 26.33 is: 36.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.26 : 41.66 = 26.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.26/41.66 = 26.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.26x = 41.66 × 26.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.26x = 1,096.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096.81/30.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.24

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