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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.64, 61.61 and 26.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.64, 61.61 and 26.23 is: 36.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.64 : 61.61 = 26.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.64/61.61 = 26.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.64x = 61.61 × 26.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.64x = 1,616.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616.03/44.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.20

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