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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.14, 48.15 and 25.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.14, 48.15 and 25.69 is: 38.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.14 : 48.15 = 25.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.14/48.15 = 25.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.14x = 48.15 × 25.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.14x = 1,236.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236.97/32.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.49

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