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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.67, 46.08 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.67, 46.08 and 26.76 is: 40.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.67 : 46.08 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.67/46.08 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.67x = 46.08 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.67x = 1,233.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233.10/30.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.21

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