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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.85, 67.29 and 26.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.85, 67.29 and 26.85 is: 40.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.85 : 67.29 = 26.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.85/67.29 = 26.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.85x = 67.29 × 26.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.85x = 1,806.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806.74/44.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.28

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