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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.91, 61.97 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.91, 61.97 and 26.49 is: 36.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.91 : 61.97 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.91/61.97 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.91x = 61.97 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.91x = 1,641.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,641.45/44.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.55

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