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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.13, 44.25 and 27.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.13, 44.25 and 27.51 is: 37.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.13 : 44.25 = 27.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.13/44.25 = 27.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.13x = 44.25 × 27.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.13x = 1,217.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217.32/32.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.89

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