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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.32, 44.61 and 25.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.32, 44.61 and 25.06 is: 34.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.32 : 44.61 = 25.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.32/44.61 = 25.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.32x = 44.61 × 25.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.32x = 1,117.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,117.93/32.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.59

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