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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.49, 66.68 and 25.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.49, 66.68 and 25.23 is: 37.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.49 : 66.68 = 25.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.49/66.68 = 25.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.49x = 66.68 × 25.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.49x = 1,682.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682.34/44.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.81

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