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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.97, 62.07 and 26.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.97, 62.07 and 26.55 is: 36.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.97 : 62.07 = 26.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.97/62.07 = 26.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.97x = 62.07 × 26.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.97x = 1,647.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,647.90/44.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.65

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