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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.07, 44.14 and 27.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.07, 44.14 and 27.99 is: 38.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.07 : 44.14 = 27.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.07/44.14 = 27.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.07x = 44.14 × 27.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.07x = 1,235.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,235.48/32.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.52

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