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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 45.99 and 26.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 45.99 and 26.19 is: 39.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 45.99 = 26.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/45.99 = 26.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 45.99 × 26.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 1,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.48/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.36

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