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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 29.99, 41.48 and 26.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 29.99, 41.48 and 26.35 is: 36.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    29.99 : 41.48 = 26.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    29.99/41.48 = 26.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    29.99x = 41.48 × 26.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    29.99x = 1,093.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093.00/29.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.45

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