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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.72, 46.24 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.72, 46.24 and 26.72 is: 40.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.72 : 46.24 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.72/46.24 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.72x = 46.24 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.72x = 1,235.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235.53/30.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.22

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