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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.26, 40.44 and 23.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.26, 40.44 and 23.86 is: 32.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.26 : 40.44 = 23.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.26/40.44 = 23.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.26x = 40.44 × 23.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.26x = 964.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.90/29.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.98

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