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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.89, 61.94 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.89, 61.94 and 25.22 is: 34.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.89 : 61.94 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.89/61.94 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.89x = 61.94 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.89x = 1,561.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561.82/44.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.79

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