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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.31, 43.91 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.31, 43.91 and 26.14 is: 39.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.31 : 43.91 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.31/43.91 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.31x = 43.91 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.31x = 1,147.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147.59/29.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.15

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