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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.11, 60.87 and 26.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.11, 60.87 and 26.63 is: 36.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.11 : 60.87 = 26.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.11/60.87 = 26.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.11x = 60.87 × 26.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.11x = 1,620.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620.97/44.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.75

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