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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.43, 44.76 and 25.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.43, 44.76 and 25.17 is: 34.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.43 : 44.76 = 25.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.43/44.76 = 25.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.43x = 44.76 × 25.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.43x = 1,126.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126.61/32.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.74

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