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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.43, 61.29 and 26.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.43, 61.29 and 26.94 is: 37.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.43 : 61.29 = 26.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.43/61.29 = 26.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.43x = 61.29 × 26.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.43x = 1,651.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651.21/44.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.16

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