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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 66.09 and 26.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 66.09 and 26.97 is: 40.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 66.09 = 26.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/66.09 = 26.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 66.09 × 26.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 1,782.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,782.30/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.38

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