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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.33, 44.62 and 25.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.33, 44.62 and 25.76 is: 35.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.33 : 44.62 = 25.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.33/44.62 = 25.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.33x = 44.62 × 25.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.33x = 1,149.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149.46/32.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.55

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