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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.23, 61.03 and 25.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.23, 61.03 and 25.56 is: 35.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.23 : 61.03 = 25.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.23/61.03 = 25.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.23x = 61.03 × 25.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.23x = 1,559.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559.62/44.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.26

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