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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.06, 44.22 and 19.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.06, 44.22 and 19.77 is: 27.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.06 : 44.22 = 19.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.06/44.22 = 19.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.06x = 44.22 × 19.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.06x = 874.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.23/32.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.27

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