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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 66.10 and 26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 66.10 and 26 is: 39.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 66.10 = 26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/66.10 = 26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 66.10 × 26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 1,718.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718.60/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.02

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