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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.87, 42.63 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.87, 42.63 and 26.01 is: 35.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.87 : 42.63 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.87/42.63 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.87x = 42.63 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.87x = 1,108.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,108.81/30.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.92

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