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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 66.40 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 66.40 and 26.24 is: 39.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 66.40 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/66.40 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 66.40 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 1,742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,742.34/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.35

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