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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.02, 65.98 and 25.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.02, 65.98 and 25.69 is: 38.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.02 : 65.98 = 25.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.02/65.98 = 25.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.02x = 65.98 × 25.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.02x = 1,695.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,695.03/44.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.51

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