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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.22, 61.03 and 26.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.22, 61.03 and 26.74 is: 36.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.22 : 61.03 = 26.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.22/61.03 = 26.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.22x = 61.03 × 26.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.22x = 1,631.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.94/44.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.91

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