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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.94, 41.26 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.94, 41.26 and 26.64 is: 36.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.94 : 41.26 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.94/41.26 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.94x = 41.26 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.94x = 1,099.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,099.17/29.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.71

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