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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 60.90 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 60.90 and 25.71 is: 35.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 60.90 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/60.90 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 60.90 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 1,565.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565.74/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.48

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