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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.91, 61.98 and 26.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.91, 61.98 and 26.24 is: 36.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.91 : 61.98 = 26.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.91/61.98 = 26.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.91x = 61.98 × 26.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.91x = 1,626.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,626.70/44.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.22

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