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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.44, 41.96 and 26.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.44, 41.96 and 26.80 is: 36.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.44 : 41.96 = 26.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.44/41.96 = 26.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.44x = 41.96 × 26.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.44x = 1,124.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,124.32/30.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.94

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