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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.09, 44.24 and 25.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.09, 44.24 and 25.92 is: 35.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.09 : 44.24 = 25.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.09/44.24 = 25.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.09x = 44.24 × 25.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.09x = 1,146.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146.57/32.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.74

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