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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.33, 45.51 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.33, 45.51 and 26.52 is: 39.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.33 : 45.51 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.33/45.51 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.33x = 45.51 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.33x = 1,206.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206.93/30.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.79

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