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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.16, 40.10 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.16, 40.10 and 26.73 is: 36.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.16 : 40.10 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.16/40.10 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.16x = 40.10 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.16x = 1,071.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071.74/29.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.75

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