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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 61.75 and 26.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 61.75 and 26.33 is: 36.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 61.75 = 26.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/61.75 = 26.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 61.75 × 26.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 1,626.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626.10/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.33

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