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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.25, 44.49 and 24.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.25, 44.49 and 24.99 is: 34.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.25 : 44.49 = 24.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.25/44.49 = 24.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.25x = 44.49 × 24.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.25x = 1,111.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,111.81/32.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.47

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