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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.66, 61.63 and 25.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.66, 61.63 and 25.25 is: 34.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.66 : 61.63 = 25.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.66/61.63 = 25.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.66x = 61.63 × 25.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.66x = 1,556.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,556.16/44.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.85

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