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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.55, 61.49 and 26.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.55, 61.49 and 26.15 is: 36.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.55 : 61.49 = 26.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.55/61.49 = 26.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.55x = 61.49 × 26.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.55x = 1,607.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,607.53/44.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.08

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