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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.90, 61.95 and 26.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.90, 61.95 and 26.48 is: 36.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.90 : 61.95 = 26.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.90/61.95 = 26.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.90x = 61.95 × 26.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.90x = 1,640.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,640.13/44.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.53

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