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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.41, 44.74 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.41, 44.74 and 25.49 is: 35.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.41 : 44.74 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.41/44.74 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.41x = 44.74 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.41x = 1,140.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.42/32.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.19

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