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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.07, 44.28 and 25.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.07, 44.28 and 25.95 is: 35.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.07 : 44.28 = 25.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.07/44.28 = 25.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.07x = 44.28 × 25.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.07x = 1,149.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149.07/32.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.83

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