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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.45, 61.34 and 26.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.45, 61.34 and 26.03 is: 35.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.45 : 61.34 = 26.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.45/61.34 = 26.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.45x = 61.34 × 26.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.45x = 1,596.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596.24/44.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.91

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