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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.56, 44.28 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.56, 44.28 and 26.64 is: 39.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.56 : 44.28 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.56/44.28 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.56x = 44.28 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.56x = 1,179.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,179.62/29.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.91

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