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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.10, 65.99 and 26.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.10, 65.99 and 26.69 is: 39.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.10 : 65.99 = 26.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.10/65.99 = 26.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.10x = 65.99 × 26.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.10x = 1,761.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,761.16/44.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.93

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