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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.60, 46.14 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.60, 46.14 and 26.14 is: 39.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.60 : 46.14 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.60/46.14 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.60x = 46.14 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.60x = 1,206.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,206.10/30.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.42

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