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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 45.77 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 45.77 and 26.82 is: 40.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 45.77 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/45.77 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 45.77 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 1,227.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227.42/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.02

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