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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29, 43.27 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29, 43.27 and 26.76 is: 39.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29 : 43.27 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29/43.27 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29x = 43.27 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29x = 1,157.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,157.91/29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.93

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