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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.04, 47.98 and 27.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.04, 47.98 and 27.56 is: 41.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.04 : 47.98 = 27.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.04/47.98 = 27.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.04x = 47.98 × 27.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.04x = 1,322.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322.33/32.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.27

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