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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.59, 45 and 25.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.59, 45 and 25.30 is: 34.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.59 : 45 = 25.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.59/45 = 25.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.59x = 45 × 25.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.59x = 1,138.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,138.50/32.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.93

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