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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.92, 62 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.92, 62 and 25.52 is: 35.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.92 : 62 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.92/62 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.92x = 62 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.92x = 1,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582.24/44.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.22

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