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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.44, 61.33 and 26.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.44, 61.33 and 26.02 is: 35.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.44 : 61.33 = 26.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.44/61.33 = 26.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.44x = 61.33 × 26.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.44x = 1,595.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595.81/44.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.91

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