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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.09, 44.19 and 27.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.09, 44.19 and 27.42 is: 37.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.09 : 44.19 = 27.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.09/44.19 = 27.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.09x = 44.19 × 27.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.09x = 1,211.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,211.46/32.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.75

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