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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.73, 61.73 and 25.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.73, 61.73 and 25.06 is: 34.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.73 : 61.73 = 25.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.73/61.73 = 25.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.73x = 61.73 × 25.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.73x = 1,546.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,546.83/44.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.58

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