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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.44, 44.80 and 27.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.44, 44.80 and 27.56 is: 38.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.44 : 44.80 = 27.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.44/44.80 = 27.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.44x = 44.80 × 27.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.44x = 1,234.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234.69/32.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.06

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