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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.05, 47.89 and 27.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.05, 47.89 and 27.55 is: 41.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.05 : 47.89 = 27.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.05/47.89 = 27.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.05x = 47.89 × 27.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.05x = 1,319.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,319.37/32.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.17

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