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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.15, 44.30 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.15, 44.30 and 25.22 is: 34.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.15 : 44.30 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.15/44.30 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.15x = 44.30 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.15x = 1,116.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,116.90/32.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.75

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