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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.79, 46.08 and 26.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.79, 46.08 and 26.71 is: 39.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.79 : 46.08 = 26.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.79/46.08 = 26.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.79x = 46.08 × 26.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.79x = 1,230.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230.80/30.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.97

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