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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.48, 44.10 and 26.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.48, 44.10 and 26.15 is: 39.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.48 : 44.10 = 26.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.48/44.10 = 26.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.48x = 44.10 × 26.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.48x = 1,152.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,152.99/29.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.12

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