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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.26, 61.02 and 36.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.26, 61.02 and 36.94 is: 50.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.26 : 61.02 = 36.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.26/61.02 = 36.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.26x = 61.02 × 36.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.26x = 2,254.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254.08/44.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.93

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