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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.99, 62.08 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.99, 62.08 and 25.58 is: 35.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.99 : 62.08 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.99/62.08 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.99x = 62.08 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.99x = 1,588.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588.01/44.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.30

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