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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.74, 61.74 and 25.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.74, 61.74 and 25.33 is: 34.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.74 : 61.74 = 25.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.74/61.74 = 25.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.74x = 61.74 × 25.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.74x = 1,563.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563.59/44.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.95

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