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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.35, 66.53 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.35, 66.53 and 25.11 is: 37.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.35 : 66.53 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.35/66.53 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.35x = 66.53 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.35x = 1,670.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670.44/44.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.67

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