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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.76, 44.43 and 26.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.76, 44.43 and 26.34 is: 39.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.76 : 44.43 = 26.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.76/44.43 = 26.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.76x = 44.43 × 26.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.76x = 1,170.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.29/29.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.32

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