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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.80, 42.28 and 26.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.80, 42.28 and 26.70 is: 36.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.80 : 42.28 = 26.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.80/42.28 = 26.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.80x = 42.28 × 26.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.80x = 1,128.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128.88/30.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.65

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