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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.98, 67.32 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.98, 67.32 and 26.64 is: 39.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.98 : 67.32 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.98/67.32 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.98x = 67.32 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.98x = 1,793.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,793.40/44.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39.87

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