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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.55, 45.75 and 26.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.55, 45.75 and 26.23 is: 39.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.55 : 45.75 = 26.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.55/45.75 = 26.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.55x = 45.75 × 26.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.55x = 1,200.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200.02/30.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.28

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