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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44, 60.74 and 26.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44, 60.74 and 26.76 is: 36.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44 : 60.74 = 26.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44/60.74 = 26.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44x = 60.74 × 26.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44x = 1,625.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625.40/44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.94

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