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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.16, 44.31 and 27.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.16, 44.31 and 27.57 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.16 : 44.31 = 27.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.16/44.31 = 27.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.16x = 44.31 × 27.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.16x = 1,221.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221.63/32.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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