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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.44, 59.91 and 25.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.44, 59.91 and 25.01 is: 34.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.44 : 59.91 = 25.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.44/59.91 = 25.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.44x = 59.91 × 25.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.44x = 1,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498.18/43.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.49

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