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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.34, 41.90 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.34, 41.90 and 26.22 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.34 : 41.90 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.34/41.90 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.34x = 41.90 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.34x = 1,098.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098.62/30.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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