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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.29, 41.76 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.29, 41.76 and 26.10 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.29 : 41.76 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.29/41.76 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.29x = 41.76 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.29x = 1,089.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,089.94/30.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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