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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.05, 44.16 and 25.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.05, 44.16 and 25.17 is: 34.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.05 : 44.16 = 25.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.05/44.16 = 25.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.05x = 44.16 × 25.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.05x = 1,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111.39/32.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.68

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