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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.92, 60.61 and 26.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.92, 60.61 and 26.44 is: 36.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.92 : 60.61 = 26.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.92/60.61 = 26.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.92x = 60.61 × 26.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.92x = 1,602.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,602.53/43.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.49

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