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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.29, 61.09 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.29, 61.09 and 25.86 is: 35.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.29 : 61.09 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.29/61.09 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.29x = 61.09 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.29x = 1,579.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,579.75/44.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.67

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