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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.27, 44.54 and 25.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.27, 44.54 and 25.35 is: 34.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.27 : 44.54 = 25.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.27/44.54 = 25.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.27x = 44.54 × 25.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.27x = 1,128.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128.96/32.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.99

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