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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.63, 66.94 and 25.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.63, 66.94 and 25.36 is: 38.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.63 : 66.94 = 25.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.63/66.94 = 25.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.63x = 66.94 × 25.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.63x = 1,697.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,697.60/44.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.04

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