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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.97, 62.06 and 25.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.97, 62.06 and 25.57 is: 35.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.97 : 62.06 = 25.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.97/62.06 = 25.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.97x = 62.06 × 25.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.97x = 1,586.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586.56/44.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.28

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