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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.11, 43.51 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.11, 43.51 and 26.38 is: 39.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.11 : 43.51 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.11/43.51 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.11x = 43.51 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.11x = 1,147.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147.79/29.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.43

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