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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.58, 45.97 and 26.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.58, 45.97 and 26.80 is: 40.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.58 : 45.97 = 26.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.58/45.97 = 26.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.58x = 45.97 × 26.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.58x = 1,231.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,231.81/30.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.28

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