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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.08, 66.08 and 26.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.08, 66.08 and 26.96 is: 40.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.08 : 66.08 = 26.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.08/66.08 = 26.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.08x = 66.08 × 26.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.08x = 1,781.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,781.55/44.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.42

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