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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.97, 45.05 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.97, 45.05 and 26.64 is: 40.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.97 : 45.05 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.97/45.05 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.97x = 45.05 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.97x = 1,200.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,200.00/29.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.04

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