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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.56, 40.68 and 26.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.56, 40.68 and 26.50 is: 36.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.56 : 40.68 = 26.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.56/40.68 = 26.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.56x = 40.68 × 26.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.56x = 1,078.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078.02/29.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.47

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