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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.35, 45.27 and 26.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.35, 45.27 and 26.09 is: 38.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.35 : 45.27 = 26.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.35/45.27 = 26.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.35x = 45.27 × 26.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.35x = 1,181.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181.09/30.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.92

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