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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 45.74 and 26.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 45.74 and 26.13 is: 38.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 45.74 = 26.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/45.74 = 26.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 45.74 × 26.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 1,195.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,195.07/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.97

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