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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.82, 61.83 and 26.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.82, 61.83 and 26.38 is: 36.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.82 : 61.83 = 26.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.82/61.83 = 26.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.82x = 61.83 × 26.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.82x = 1,631.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631.25/44.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.40

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