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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.83, 46.31 and 26.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.83, 46.31 and 26.91 is: 40.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.83 : 46.31 = 26.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.83/46.31 = 26.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.83x = 46.31 × 26.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.83x = 1,246.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,246.07/30.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.42

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