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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.44, 43.93 and 26.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.44, 43.93 and 26.56 is: 39.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.44 : 43.93 = 26.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.44/43.93 = 26.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.44x = 43.93 × 26.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.44x = 1,166.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,166.72/29.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.63

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