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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.79, 46.23 and 26.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.79, 46.23 and 26.54 is: 39.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.79 : 46.23 = 26.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.79/46.23 = 26.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.79x = 46.23 × 26.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.79x = 1,226.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,226.79/30.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.84

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