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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.84, 40.92 and 26.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.84, 40.92 and 26.60 is: 36.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.84 : 40.92 = 26.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.84/40.92 = 26.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.84x = 40.92 × 26.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.84x = 1,088.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,088.47/29.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.48

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