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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.66, 42.32 and 26.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.66, 42.32 and 26.55 is: 36.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.66 : 42.32 = 26.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.66/42.32 = 26.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.66x = 42.32 × 26.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.66x = 1,123.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123.46/30.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.64

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