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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.84, 67.19 and 26.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.84, 67.19 and 26.75 is: 40.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.84 : 67.19 = 26.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.84/67.19 = 26.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.84x = 67.19 × 26.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.84x = 1,797.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.06/44.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.08

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