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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.26, 44.14 and 26.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.26, 44.14 and 26.29 is: 39.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.26 : 44.14 = 26.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.26/44.14 = 26.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.26x = 44.14 × 26.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.26x = 1,160.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160.44/29.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.66

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