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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.86, 45.37 and 25.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.86, 45.37 and 25.14 is: 34.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.86 : 45.37 = 25.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.86/45.37 = 25.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.86x = 45.37 × 25.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.86x = 1,140.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140.60/32.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.71

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