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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.04, 44.21 and 27.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.04, 44.21 and 27.14 is: 37.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.04 : 44.21 = 27.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.04/44.21 = 27.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.04x = 44.21 × 27.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.04x = 1,199.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,199.72/32.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.44

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