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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.91, 42.48 and 26.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.91, 42.48 and 26.59 is: 36.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.91 : 42.48 = 26.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.91/42.48 = 26.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.91x = 42.48 × 26.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.91x = 1,129.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,129.54/30.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.54

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