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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.94, 66.02 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.94, 66.02 and 25.92 is: 38.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.94 : 66.02 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.94/66.02 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.94x = 66.02 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.94x = 1,711.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711.11/43.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.94

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