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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.60, 66.76 and 26.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.60, 66.76 and 26.60 is: 39.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.60 : 66.76 = 26.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.60/66.76 = 26.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.60x = 66.76 × 26.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.60x = 1,775.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,775.42/44.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.81

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