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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.35, 44.07 and 26.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.35, 44.07 and 26.21 is: 39.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.35 : 44.07 = 26.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.35/44.07 = 26.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.35x = 44.07 × 26.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.35x = 1,155.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155.07/29.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.36

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