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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.08, 44.16 and 27.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.08, 44.16 and 27.20 is: 37.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.08 : 44.16 = 27.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.08/44.16 = 27.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.08x = 44.16 × 27.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.08x = 1,201.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,201.15/32.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.44

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