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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.27, 44.52 and 19.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.27, 44.52 and 19.99 is: 27.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.27 : 44.52 = 19.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.27/44.52 = 19.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.27x = 44.52 × 19.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.27x = 889.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.98/32.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.58

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