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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.32, 40.38 and 26.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.32, 40.38 and 26.26 is: 36.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.32 : 40.38 = 26.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.32/40.38 = 26.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.32x = 40.38 × 26.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.32x = 1,060.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,060.38/29.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.17

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