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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.78, 67.10 and 25.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.78, 67.10 and 25.54 is: 38.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.78 : 67.10 = 25.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.78/67.10 = 25.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.78x = 67.10 × 25.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.78x = 1,713.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,713.44/44.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.27

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