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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.47, 66.64 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.47, 66.64 and 25.19 is: 37.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.47 : 66.64 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.47/66.64 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.47x = 66.64 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.47x = 1,678.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678.66/44.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.75

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