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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.40, 44.58 and 27.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.40, 44.58 and 27.54 is: 37.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.40 : 44.58 = 27.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.40/44.58 = 27.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.40x = 44.58 × 27.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.40x = 1,227.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227.73/32.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.89

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