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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.39, 48.52 and 27.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.39, 48.52 and 27.84 is: 41.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.39 : 48.52 = 27.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.39/48.52 = 27.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.39x = 48.52 × 27.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.39x = 1,350.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350.80/32.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.70

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