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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.04, 67.44 and 26.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.04, 67.44 and 26.99 is: 40.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.04 : 67.44 = 26.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.04/67.44 = 26.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.04x = 67.44 × 26.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.04x = 1,820.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,820.21/45.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.41

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