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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.14, 48.28 and 27.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.14, 48.28 and 27.81 is: 41.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.14 : 48.28 = 27.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.14/48.28 = 27.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.14x = 48.28 × 27.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.14x = 1,342.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,342.53/32.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.78

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