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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.18, 43.71 and 26.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.18, 43.71 and 26.33 is: 39.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.18 : 43.71 = 26.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.18/43.71 = 26.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.18x = 43.71 × 26.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.18x = 1,150.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,150.67/29.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.44

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