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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.66, 46.04 and 26.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.66, 46.04 and 26.42 is: 39.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.66 : 46.04 = 26.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.66/46.04 = 26.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.66x = 46.04 × 26.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.66x = 1,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216.38/30.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.67

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