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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.08, 48 and 27.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.08, 48 and 27.76 is: 41.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.08 : 48 = 27.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.08/48 = 27.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.08x = 48 × 27.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.08x = 1,332.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332.48/32.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.54

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