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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.35, 61.19 and 25.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.35, 61.19 and 25.68 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.35 : 61.19 = 25.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.35/61.19 = 25.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.35x = 61.19 × 25.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.35x = 1,571.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,571.36/44.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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