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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.49, 44.17 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.49, 44.17 and 26.52 is: 39.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.49 : 44.17 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.49/44.17 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.49x = 44.17 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.49x = 1,171.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.32/29.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.72

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