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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.75, 61.76 and 25.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.75, 61.76 and 25.34 is: 34.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.75 : 61.76 = 25.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.75/61.76 = 25.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.75x = 61.76 × 25.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.75x = 1,565.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,565.00/44.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.97

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