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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.25, 61.06 and 24.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.25, 61.06 and 24.58 is: 33.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.25 : 61.06 = 24.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.25/61.06 = 24.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.25x = 61.06 × 24.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.25x = 1,500.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,500.53/44.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.91

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