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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.63, 66.90 and 25.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.63, 66.90 and 25.37 is: 38.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.63 : 66.90 = 25.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.63/66.90 = 25.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.63x = 66.90 × 25.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.63x = 1,697.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697.42/44.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.04

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