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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.57, 40.58 and 26.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.57, 40.58 and 26.43 is: 36.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.57 : 40.58 = 26.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.57/40.58 = 26.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.57x = 40.58 × 26.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.57x = 1,072.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,072.27/29.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.27

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