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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.38, 41.82 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.38, 41.82 and 26.48 is: 36.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.38 : 41.82 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.38/41.82 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.38x = 41.82 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.38x = 1,107.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,107.39/30.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.45

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