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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.20, 60.97 and 26.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.20, 60.97 and 26.95 is: 37.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.20 : 60.97 = 26.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.20/60.97 = 26.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.20x = 60.97 × 26.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.20x = 1,643.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,643.14/44.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.18

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