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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.88, 42.48 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.88, 42.48 and 26.24 is: 36.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.88 : 42.48 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.88/42.48 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.88x = 42.48 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.88x = 1,114.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114.68/30.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.10

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