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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.45, 44.79 and 25.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.45, 44.79 and 25.08 is: 34.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.45 : 44.79 = 25.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.45/44.79 = 25.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.45x = 44.79 × 25.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.45x = 1,123.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,123.55/32.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.62

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