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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.59, 61.51 and 26.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.59, 61.51 and 26.16 is: 36.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.59 : 61.51 = 26.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.59/61.51 = 26.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.59x = 61.51 × 26.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.59x = 1,609.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,609.10/44.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.09

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