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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.12, 60.88 and 26.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.12, 60.88 and 26.64 is: 36.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.12 : 60.88 = 26.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.12/60.88 = 26.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.12x = 60.88 × 26.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.12x = 1,621.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621.84/44.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.76

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