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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.86, 44.79 and 26.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.86, 44.79 and 26.89 is: 40.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.86 : 44.79 = 26.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.86/44.79 = 26.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.86x = 44.79 × 26.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.86x = 1,204.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,204.19/29.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.33

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