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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.62, 40.89 and 26.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.62, 40.89 and 26.14 is: 36.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.62 : 40.89 = 26.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.62/40.89 = 26.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.62x = 40.89 × 26.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.62x = 1,068.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.86/29.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.09

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