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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 61.99 and 26.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 61.99 and 26.49 is: 36.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 61.99 = 26.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/61.99 = 26.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 61.99 × 26.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 1,642.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,642.14/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.56

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