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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.16, 48.28 and 27.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.16, 48.28 and 27.38 is: 41.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.16 : 48.28 = 27.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.16/48.28 = 27.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.16x = 48.28 × 27.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.16x = 1,321.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,321.91/32.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.10

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