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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.26, 40.32 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.26, 40.32 and 26.45 is: 36.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.26 : 40.32 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.26/40.32 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.26x = 40.32 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.26x = 1,066.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,066.60/29.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.45

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