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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.96, 41.27 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.96, 41.27 and 26.52 is: 36.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.96 : 41.27 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.96/41.27 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.96x = 41.27 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.96x = 1,094.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094.48/29.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.53

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