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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.73, 42.33 and 26.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.73, 42.33 and 26.63 is: 36.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.73 : 42.33 = 26.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.73/42.33 = 26.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.73x = 42.33 × 26.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.73x = 1,127.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,127.25/30.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.68

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