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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.61, 48.85 and 25.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.61, 48.85 and 25.83 is: 38.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.61 : 48.85 = 25.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.61/48.85 = 25.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.61x = 48.85 × 25.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.61x = 1,261.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,261.42/32.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.68

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