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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 41.94 and 26.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 41.94 and 26.12 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 41.94 = 26.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/41.94 = 26.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 41.94 × 26.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 1,095.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095.47/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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