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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.58, 44.05 and 29.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.58, 44.05 and 29.26 is: 43.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.58 : 44.05 = 29.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.58/44.05 = 29.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.58x = 44.05 × 29.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.58x = 1,288.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288.90/29.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43.58

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