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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.06, 48.07 and 25.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.06, 48.07 and 25.31 is: 37.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 48.07 = 25.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/48.07 = 25.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 48.07 × 25.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 1,216.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,216.65/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.95

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