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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.22, 66.28 and 24.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.22, 66.28 and 24.95 is: 37.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.22 : 66.28 = 24.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.22/66.28 = 24.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.22x = 66.28 × 24.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.22x = 1,653.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653.69/44.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.40

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