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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.31, 44.58 and 25.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.31, 44.58 and 25.02 is: 34.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.31 : 44.58 = 25.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.31/44.58 = 25.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.31x = 44.58 × 25.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.31x = 1,115.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,115.39/32.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.52

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