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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.63, 61.59 and 26.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.63, 61.59 and 26.22 is: 36.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.63 : 61.59 = 26.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.63/61.59 = 26.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.63x = 61.59 × 26.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.63x = 1,614.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614.48/44.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.18

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