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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.42, 66.53 and 26.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.42, 66.53 and 26.34 is: 39.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.42 : 66.53 = 26.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.42/66.53 = 26.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.42x = 66.53 × 26.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.42x = 1,752.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,752.27/44.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.45

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