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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.05, 39.83 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.05, 39.83 and 26.31 is: 36.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.05 : 39.83 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.05/39.83 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.05x = 39.83 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.05x = 1,047.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047.93/29.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.08

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