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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.01, 65.94 and 26.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.01, 65.94 and 26.00 is: 38.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.01 : 65.94 = 26.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.01/65.94 = 26.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.01x = 65.94 × 26.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.01x = 1,714.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714.11/44.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.95

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