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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.33, 41.80 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.33, 41.80 and 26.43 is: 36.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.33 : 41.80 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.33/41.80 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.33x = 41.80 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.33x = 1,104.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104.77/30.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.43

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