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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.46, 41.89 and 26.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.46, 41.89 and 26.37 is: 36.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.46 : 41.89 = 26.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.46/41.89 = 26.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.46x = 41.89 × 26.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.46x = 1,104.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104.74/30.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.27

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