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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.26, 44.44 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.26, 44.44 and 27.66 is: 38.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.26 : 44.44 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.26/44.44 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.26x = 44.44 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.26x = 1,229.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229.21/32.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.10

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