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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.77, 49.08 and 25.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.77, 49.08 and 25.54 is: 38.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.77 : 49.08 = 25.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.77/49.08 = 25.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.77x = 49.08 × 25.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.77x = 1,253.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253.50/32.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.25

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