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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 44.38 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 44.38 and 25.66 is: 35.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 44.38 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/44.38 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 44.38 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 1,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138.50/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.37

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