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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.36, 61.22 and 24.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.36, 61.22 and 24.96 is: 34.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.36 : 61.22 = 24.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.36/61.22 = 24.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.36x = 61.22 × 24.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.36x = 1,527.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,527.75/44.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.44

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