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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.74, 45.97 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.74, 45.97 and 26.28 is: 39.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.74 : 45.97 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.74/45.97 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.74x = 45.97 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.74x = 1,208.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208.03/30.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.30

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