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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.66, 40.82 and 26.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.66, 40.82 and 26.18 is: 36.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.66 : 40.82 = 26.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.66/40.82 = 26.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.66x = 40.82 × 26.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.66x = 1,068.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,068.67/29.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.03

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