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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 67.33 and 26.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 67.33 and 26.63 is: 39.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 67.33 = 26.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/67.33 = 26.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 67.33 × 26.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 1,792.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792.95/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.88

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