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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.03, 66.03 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.03, 66.03 and 25.52 is: 38.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.03 : 66.03 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.03/66.03 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.03x = 66.03 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.03x = 1,684.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684.66/44.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.26

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