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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.43, 44.11 and 26.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.43, 44.11 and 26.97 is: 40.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.43 : 44.11 = 26.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.43/44.11 = 26.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.43x = 44.11 × 26.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.43x = 1,189.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,189.65/29.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.42

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