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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.78, 41.33 and 26.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.78, 41.33 and 26.97 is: 37.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.78 : 41.33 = 26.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.78/41.33 = 26.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.78x = 41.33 × 26.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.78x = 1,114.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,114.67/29.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.43

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