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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 61.37 and 26.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 61.37 and 26.05 is: 35.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 61.37 = 26.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/61.37 = 26.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 61.37 × 26.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 1,598.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598.63/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.95

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