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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 67.23 and 26.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 67.23 and 26.85 is: 40.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 67.23 = 26.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/67.23 = 26.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 67.23 × 26.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 1,805.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805.13/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.22

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