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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.36, 42 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.36, 42 and 26.16 is: 36.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.36 : 42 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.36/42 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.36x = 42 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.36x = 1,098.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098.72/30.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.19

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