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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.29, 41.73 and 26.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.29, 41.73 and 26.44 is: 36.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.29 : 41.73 = 26.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.29/41.73 = 26.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.29x = 41.73 × 26.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.29x = 1,103.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103.14/30.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.43

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