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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.22, 61.02 and 26.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.22, 61.02 and 26.97 is: 37.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.22 : 61.02 = 26.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.22/61.02 = 26.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.22x = 61.02 × 26.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.22x = 1,645.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645.70/44.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.22

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