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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 48.22 and 27.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 48.22 and 27.65 is: 41.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 48.22 = 27.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/48.22 = 27.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 48.22 × 27.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 1,332.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332.97/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.41

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