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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.53, 61.45 and 25.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.53, 61.45 and 25.12 is: 34.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.53 : 61.45 = 25.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.53/61.45 = 25.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.53x = 61.45 × 25.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.53x = 1,543.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,543.56/44.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.67

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