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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.01, 44.14 and 23.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.01, 44.14 and 23.25 is: 32.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.01 : 44.14 = 23.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.01/44.14 = 23.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.01x = 44.14 × 23.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.01x = 1,026.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,026.03/32.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.06

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