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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.49, 44.76 and 25.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.49, 44.76 and 25.60 is: 35.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.49 : 44.76 = 25.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.49/44.76 = 25.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.49x = 44.76 × 25.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.49x = 1,145.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145.86/32.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.27

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