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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.77, 44.44 and 26.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.77, 44.44 and 26.73 is: 39.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.77 : 44.44 = 26.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.77/44.44 = 26.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.77x = 44.44 × 26.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.77x = 1,187.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,187.88/29.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.90

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