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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.42, 66.52 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.42, 66.52 and 25.11 is: 37.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.42 : 66.52 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.42/66.52 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.42x = 66.52 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.42x = 1,669.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,669.86/44.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.60

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