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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.40, 44.68 and 25.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.40, 44.68 and 25.11 is: 34.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.40 : 44.68 = 25.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.40/44.68 = 25.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.40x = 44.68 × 25.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.40x = 1,121.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,121.91/32.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.63

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