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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 45.06 and 25.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 45.06 and 25.39 is: 35.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 45.06 = 25.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/45.06 = 25.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 45.06 × 25.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 1,143.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143.85/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.06

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