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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 65.80 and 26.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 65.80 and 26.84 is: 40.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 65.80 = 26.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/65.80 = 26.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 65.80 × 26.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 1,766.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,766.07/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.17

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