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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.16, 44.26 and 27.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.16, 44.26 and 27.80 is: 38.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.16 : 44.26 = 27.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.16/44.26 = 27.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.16x = 44.26 × 27.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.16x = 1,230.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,230.21/32.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.26

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