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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.77, 46.32 and 26.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.77, 46.32 and 26.37 is: 39.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.77 : 46.32 = 26.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.77/46.32 = 26.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.77x = 46.32 × 26.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.77x = 1,221.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221.46/30.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.69

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