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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.03, 66 and 25.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.03, 66 and 25.99 is: 38.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.03 : 66 = 25.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.03/66 = 25.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.03x = 66 × 25.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.03x = 1,715.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,715.34/44.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.96

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