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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.84, 67.16 and 25.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.84, 67.16 and 25.53 is: 38.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.84 : 67.16 = 25.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.84/67.16 = 25.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.84x = 67.16 × 25.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.84x = 1,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,714.47/44.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.24

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