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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.77, 46.16 and 26.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.77, 46.16 and 26.78 is: 40.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.77 : 46.16 = 26.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.77/46.16 = 26.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.77x = 46.16 × 26.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.77x = 1,236.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236.35/30.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.19

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