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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.76, 67.08 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.76, 67.08 and 25.50 is: 38.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.76 : 67.08 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.76/67.08 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.76x = 67.08 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.76x = 1,710.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,710.89/44.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.22

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