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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.67, 61.64 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.67, 61.64 and 26.24 is: 36.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.67 : 61.64 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.67/61.64 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.67x = 61.64 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.67x = 1,617.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617.59/44.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.21

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