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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.79, 61.80 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.79, 61.80 and 25.11 is: 34.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.79 : 61.80 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.79/61.80 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.79x = 61.80 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.79x = 1,552.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552.02/44.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.65

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