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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.87, 46.08 and 26.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.87, 46.08 and 26.82 is: 40.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.87 : 46.08 = 26.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.87/46.08 = 26.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.87x = 46.08 × 26.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.87x = 1,235.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235.87/30.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.03

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