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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.96, 42.56 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.96, 42.56 and 26.64 is: 36.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.96 : 42.56 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.96/42.56 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.96x = 42.56 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.96x = 1,133.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,133.80/30.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.62

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