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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.45, 66.62 and 25.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.45, 66.62 and 25.17 is: 37.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.45 : 66.62 = 25.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.45/66.62 = 25.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.45x = 66.62 × 25.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.45x = 1,676.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676.70/44.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.73

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