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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.27, 48.42 and 27.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.27, 48.42 and 27.14 is: 40.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.27 : 48.42 = 27.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.27/48.42 = 27.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.27x = 48.42 × 27.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.27x = 1,314.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,314.24/32.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.72

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