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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.10, 47.97 and 27.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.10, 47.97 and 27.98 is: 41.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.10 : 47.97 = 27.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.10/47.97 = 27.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.10x = 47.97 × 27.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.10x = 1,342.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342.22/32.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.81

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