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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.45, 45.60 and 26.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.45, 45.60 and 26.85 is: 40.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.45 : 45.60 = 26.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.45/45.60 = 26.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.45x = 45.60 × 26.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.45x = 1,224.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,224.36/30.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.21

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