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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.05, 47.98 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.05, 47.98 and 25.19 is: 37.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.05 : 47.98 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.05/47.98 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.05x = 47.98 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.05x = 1,208.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,208.49/32.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.71

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