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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.95, 42.62 and 26.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.95, 42.62 and 26.85 is: 36.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.95 : 42.62 = 26.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.95/42.62 = 26.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.95x = 42.62 × 26.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.95x = 1,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,144.35/30.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.97

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