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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 61.96 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 61.96 and 26.48 is: 36.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 61.96 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/61.96 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 61.96 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 1,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640.70/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.55

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