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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.29, 66.47 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.29, 66.47 and 25.02 is: 37.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.29 : 66.47 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.29/66.47 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.29x = 66.47 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.29x = 1,663.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,663.08/44.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.55

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