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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.94, 45.47 and 25.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.94, 45.47 and 25.56 is: 35.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.94 : 45.47 = 25.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.94/45.47 = 25.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.94x = 45.47 × 25.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.94x = 1,162.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162.21/32.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.28

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