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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.95, 44.88 and 26.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.95, 44.88 and 26.10 is: 39.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.95 : 44.88 = 26.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.95/44.88 = 26.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.95x = 44.88 × 26.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.95x = 1,171.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,171.37/29.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.11

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