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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.17, 60.96 and 25.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.17, 60.96 and 25.75 is: 35.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.17 : 60.96 = 25.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.17/60.96 = 25.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.17x = 60.96 × 25.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.17x = 1,569.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569.59/44.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.54

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