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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.28, 61.10 and 25.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.28, 61.10 and 25.35 is: 34.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.28 : 61.10 = 25.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.28/61.10 = 25.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.28x = 61.10 × 25.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.28x = 1,548.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,548.89/44.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.98

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