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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.18, 66.26 and 13.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.18, 66.26 and 13.76 is: 20.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.18 : 66.26 = 13.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.18/66.26 = 13.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.18x = 66.26 × 13.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.18x = 911.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 911.74/44.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.64

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