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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.14, 44.24 and 27.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.14, 44.24 and 27.52 is: 37.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.14 : 44.24 = 27.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.14/44.24 = 27.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.14x = 44.24 × 27.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.14x = 1,217.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,217.48/32.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.88

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