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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.57, 66.83 and 26.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.57, 66.83 and 26.53 is: 39.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.57 : 66.83 = 26.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.57/66.83 = 26.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.57x = 66.83 × 26.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.57x = 1,772.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,772.70/44.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.77

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