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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.78, 61.79 and 25.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.78, 61.79 and 25.38 is: 35.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.78 : 61.79 = 25.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.78/61.79 = 25.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.78x = 61.79 × 25.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.78x = 1,567.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567.92/44.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.01

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