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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.07, 43.44 and 26.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.07, 43.44 and 26.51 is: 39.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.07 : 43.44 = 26.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.07/43.44 = 26.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.07x = 43.44 × 26.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.07x = 1,151.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.38/29.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.61

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