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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.85, 41.25 and 26.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.85, 41.25 and 26.29 is: 36.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.85 : 41.25 = 26.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.85/41.25 = 26.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.85x = 41.25 × 26.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.85x = 1,084.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,084.46/29.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.33

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