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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.42, 42 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.42, 42 and 26.82 is: 37.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.42 : 42 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.42/42 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.42x = 42 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.42x = 1,126.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126.44/30.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.03

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