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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.16, 48.16 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.16, 48.16 and 25.04 is: 37.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.16 : 48.16 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.16/48.16 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.16x = 48.16 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.16x = 1,205.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,205.93/32.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.50

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