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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.61, 44.91 and 25.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.61, 44.91 and 25.68 is: 35.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.61 : 44.91 = 25.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.61/44.91 = 25.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.61x = 44.91 × 25.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.61x = 1,153.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153.29/32.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.37

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