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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.01, 44.13 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.01, 44.13 and 25.44 is: 35.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.01 : 44.13 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.01/44.13 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.01x = 44.13 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.01x = 1,122.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,122.67/32.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.07

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