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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.94, 46.32 and 26.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.94, 46.32 and 26.36 is: 39.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.94 : 46.32 = 26.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.94/46.32 = 26.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.94x = 46.32 × 26.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.94x = 1,221.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221.00/30.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.46

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