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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.88, 61.93 and 26.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.88, 61.93 and 26.45 is: 36.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.88 : 61.93 = 26.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.88/61.93 = 26.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.88x = 61.93 × 26.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.88x = 1,638.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638.05/44.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.50

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