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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 43.98, 60.71 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 43.98, 60.71 and 25.58 is: 35.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    43.98 : 60.71 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    43.98/60.71 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    43.98x = 60.71 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    43.98x = 1,552.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552.99/43.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.31

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