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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.91, 42.61 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.91, 42.61 and 26.30 is: 36.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.91 : 42.61 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.91/42.61 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.91x = 42.61 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.91x = 1,120.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120.64/30.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.26

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