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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 126.29, 189.48 and 44.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 126.29, 189.48 and 44.01 is: 66.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    126.29 : 189.48 = 44.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    126.29/189.48 = 44.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    126.29x = 189.48 × 44.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    126.29x = 8,339.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,339.01/126.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.03

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