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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.31, 66.53 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.31, 66.53 and 26.38 is: 39.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.31 : 66.53 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.31/66.53 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.31x = 66.53 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.31x = 1,755.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,755.06/44.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.61

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