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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.53, 44.50 and 26.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.53, 44.50 and 26.96 is: 40.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.53 : 44.50 = 26.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.53/44.50 = 26.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.53x = 44.50 × 26.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.53x = 1,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.72/29.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.63

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