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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.57, 45.80 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.57, 45.80 and 26.78 is: 40.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.57 : 45.80 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.57/45.80 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.57x = 45.80 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.57x = 1,226.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226.36/30.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.12

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