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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.43, 44.67 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.43, 44.67 and 25.86 is: 35.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.43 : 44.67 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.43/44.67 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.43x = 44.67 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.43x = 1,155.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155.17/32.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.62

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