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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.73, 40.90 and 26.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.73, 40.90 and 26.26 is: 36.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.73 : 40.90 = 26.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.73/40.90 = 26.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.73x = 40.90 × 26.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.73x = 1,074.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,074.03/29.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.13

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