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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.97, 60.68 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.97, 60.68 and 25.55 is: 35.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.97 : 60.68 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.97/60.68 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.97x = 60.68 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.97x = 1,550.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550.22/43.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.26

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