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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.93, 44.63 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.93, 44.63 and 26.90 is: 40.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.93 : 44.63 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.93/44.63 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.93x = 44.63 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.93x = 1,200.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200.55/29.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.11

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