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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.71, 42.27 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.71, 42.27 and 26.02 is: 35.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.71 : 42.27 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.71/42.27 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.71x = 42.27 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.71x = 1,099.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099.65/30.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.81

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