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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.91, 44.65 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.91, 44.65 and 26.49 is: 39.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.91 : 44.65 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.91/44.65 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.91x = 44.65 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.91x = 1,182.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,182.65/29.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.54

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