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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.63, 40.83 and 26.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.63, 40.83 and 26.18 is: 36.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.63 : 40.83 = 26.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.63/40.83 = 26.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.63x = 40.83 × 26.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.63x = 1,068.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.93/29.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.08

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