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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.94, 62.02 and 25.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.94, 62.02 and 25.27 is: 34.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.94 : 62.02 = 25.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.94/62.02 = 25.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.94x = 62.02 × 25.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.94x = 1,567.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567.25/44.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.87

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