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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.59, 61.54 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.59, 61.54 and 25.19 is: 34.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.59 : 61.54 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.59/61.54 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.59x = 61.54 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.59x = 1,550.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,550.19/44.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.77

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