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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.93, 67.26 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.93, 67.26 and 24.58 is: 36.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.93 : 67.26 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.93/67.26 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.93x = 67.26 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.93x = 1,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653.25/44.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.80

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