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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.51, 44.83 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.51, 44.83 and 25.22 is: 34.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.51 : 44.83 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.51/44.83 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.51x = 44.83 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.51x = 1,130.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,130.61/32.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.78

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