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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.60, 40.76 and 26.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.60, 40.76 and 26.66 is: 36.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.60 : 40.76 = 26.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.60/40.76 = 26.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.60x = 40.76 × 26.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.60x = 1,086.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,086.66/29.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.71

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