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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.75, 46.18 and 26.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.75, 46.18 and 26.50 is: 39.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.75 : 46.18 = 26.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.75/46.18 = 26.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.75x = 46.18 × 26.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.75x = 1,223.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223.77/30.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.80

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