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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.52, 40.73 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.52, 40.73 and 26.79 is: 36.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.52 : 40.73 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.52/40.73 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.52x = 40.73 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.52x = 1,091.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,091.16/29.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.96

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