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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.95, 62.04 and 26.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.95, 62.04 and 26.52 is: 36.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.95 : 62.04 = 26.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.95/62.04 = 26.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.95x = 62.04 × 26.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.95x = 1,645.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,645.30/44.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.60

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