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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.04, 65.96 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.04, 65.96 and 26.02 is: 38.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.04 : 65.96 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.04/65.96 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.04x = 65.96 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.04x = 1,716.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,716.48/44.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.97

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