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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.70, 67.11 and 25.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.70, 67.11 and 25.46 is: 38.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.70 : 67.11 = 25.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.70/67.11 = 25.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.70x = 67.11 × 25.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.70x = 1,708.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708.29/44.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.22

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