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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.94, 42.60 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.94, 42.60 and 26.31 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.94 : 42.60 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.94/42.60 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.94x = 42.60 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.94x = 1,120.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,120.93/30.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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