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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.67, 44.27 and 26.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.67, 44.27 and 26.01 is: 38.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.67 : 44.27 = 26.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.67/44.27 = 26.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.67x = 44.27 × 26.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.67x = 1,151.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,151.33/29.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.80

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