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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.69, 61.65 and 26.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.69, 61.65 and 26.26 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.69 : 61.65 = 26.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.69/61.65 = 26.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.69x = 61.65 × 26.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.69x = 1,618.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,618.77/44.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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