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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.80, 61.83 and 25.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.80, 61.83 and 25.39 is: 35.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.80 : 61.83 = 25.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.80/61.83 = 25.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.80x = 61.83 × 25.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.80x = 1,569.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569.86/44.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.05

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