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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.92, 42.71 and 26.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.92, 42.71 and 26.87 is: 37.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.92 : 42.71 = 26.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.92/42.71 = 26.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.92x = 42.71 × 26.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.92x = 1,147.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147.27/30.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.11

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