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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.60, 44.20 and 26.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.60, 44.20 and 26.72 is: 39.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.60 : 44.20 = 26.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.60/44.20 = 26.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.60x = 44.20 × 26.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.60x = 1,181.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,181.02/29.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.90

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