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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.91, 46.23 and 26.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.91, 46.23 and 26.59 is: 39.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.91 : 46.23 = 26.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.91/46.23 = 26.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.91x = 46.23 × 26.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.91x = 1,229.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229.38/30.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.78

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