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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.42, 61.28 and 25.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.42, 61.28 and 25.99 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.42 : 61.28 = 25.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.42/61.28 = 25.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.42x = 61.28 × 25.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.42x = 1,592.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592.48/44.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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