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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.72, 61.73 and 26.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.72, 61.73 and 26.31 is: 36.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.72 : 61.73 = 26.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.72/61.73 = 26.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.72x = 61.73 × 26.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.72x = 1,624.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.12/44.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.32

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