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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.87, 44.57 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.87, 44.57 and 26.45 is: 39.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.87 : 44.57 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.87/44.57 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.87x = 44.57 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.87x = 1,178.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,178.72/29.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.47

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