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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.43, 66.72 and 26.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.43, 66.72 and 26.51 is: 39.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.43 : 66.72 = 26.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.43/66.72 = 26.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.43x = 66.72 × 26.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.43x = 1,768.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,768.41/44.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.80

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