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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.83, 46.18 and 26.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.83, 46.18 and 26.96 is: 40.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.83 : 46.18 = 26.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.83/46.18 = 26.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.83x = 46.18 × 26.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.83x = 1,244.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,244.71/30.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.37

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