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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.64, 67.05 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.64, 67.05 and 26.64 is: 40.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.64 : 67.05 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.64/67.05 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.64x = 67.05 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.64x = 1,786.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786.21/44.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.01

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