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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.79, 46.17 and 26.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.79, 46.17 and 26.51 is: 39.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.79 : 46.17 = 26.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.79/46.17 = 26.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.79x = 46.17 × 26.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.79x = 1,223.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,223.74/30.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.74

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