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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.96, 65.85 and 26.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.96, 65.85 and 26.79 is: 40.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.96 : 65.85 = 26.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.96/65.85 = 26.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.96x = 65.85 × 26.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.96x = 1,764.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,764.12/43.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.13

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