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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.96, 41.34 and 26.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.96, 41.34 and 26.30 is: 36.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.96 : 41.34 = 26.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.96/41.34 = 26.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.96x = 41.34 × 26.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.96x = 1,087.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087.24/29.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.29

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