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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.84, 44.54 and 26.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.84, 44.54 and 26.28 is: 39.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.84 : 44.54 = 26.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.84/44.54 = 26.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.84x = 44.54 × 26.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.84x = 1,170.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170.51/29.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.23

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