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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.90, 44.96 and 26.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.90, 44.96 and 26.66 is: 40.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.90 : 44.96 = 26.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.90/44.96 = 26.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.90x = 44.96 × 26.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.90x = 1,198.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198.61/29.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.08

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