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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.21, 40.26 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.21, 40.26 and 26.76 is: 36.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.21 : 40.26 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.21/40.26 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.21x = 40.26 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.21x = 1,077.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,077.36/29.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.89

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