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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.29, 43.69 and 26.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.29, 43.69 and 26.05 is: 38.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.29 : 43.69 = 26.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.29/43.69 = 26.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.29x = 43.69 × 26.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.29x = 1,137.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,137.91/29.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.86

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