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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.91, 67.31 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.91, 67.31 and 25.66 is: 38.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.91 : 67.31 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.91/67.31 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.91x = 67.31 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.91x = 1,727.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,727.05/44.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.46

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