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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.01, 65.95 and 26.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.01, 65.95 and 26.90 is: 40.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.01 : 65.95 = 26.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.01/65.95 = 26.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.01x = 65.95 × 26.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.01x = 1,773.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773.91/44.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.31

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