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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.81, 46.08 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.81, 46.08 and 26.01 is: 38.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.81 : 46.08 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.81/46.08 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.81x = 46.08 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.81x = 1,198.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198.54/30.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.90

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