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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.96, 62.05 and 25.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.96, 62.05 and 25.29 is: 34.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.96 : 62.05 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.96/62.05 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.96x = 62.05 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.96x = 1,569.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,569.23/44.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.90

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