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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.08, 47.94 and 27.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.08, 47.94 and 27.60 is: 41.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.08 : 47.94 = 27.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.08/47.94 = 27.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.08x = 47.94 × 27.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.08x = 1,323.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,323.14/32.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.25

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