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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.46, 42.02 and 26.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.46, 42.02 and 26.97 is: 37.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.46 : 42.02 = 26.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.46/42.02 = 26.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.46x = 42.02 × 26.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.46x = 1,133.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133.09/30.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.20

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