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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.19, 60.98 and 25.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.19, 60.98 and 25.77 is: 35.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.19 : 60.98 = 25.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.19/60.98 = 25.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.19x = 60.98 × 25.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.19x = 1,571.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571.15/44.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.56

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