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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 60.64 and 25.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 60.64 and 25.54 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 60.64 = 25.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/60.64 = 25.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 60.64 × 25.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 1,548.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548.75/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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