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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 30.98, 42.56 and 26.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 30.98, 42.56 and 26.35 is: 36.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    30.98 : 42.56 = 26.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    30.98/42.56 = 26.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    30.98x = 42.56 × 26.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    30.98x = 1,121.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121.55/30.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.20

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