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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.58, 42.08 and 26.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.58, 42.08 and 26.46 is: 36.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.58 : 42.08 = 26.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.58/42.08 = 26.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.58x = 42.08 × 26.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.58x = 1,113.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113.61/30.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.42

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