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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.50, 61.41 and 26.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.50, 61.41 and 26.07 is: 35.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.50 : 61.41 = 26.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.50/61.41 = 26.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.50x = 61.41 × 26.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.50x = 1,601.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,601.29/44.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.99

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