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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.47, 44.80 and 27.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.47, 44.80 and 27.61 is: 38.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.47 : 44.80 = 27.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.47/44.80 = 27.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.47x = 44.80 × 27.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.47x = 1,236.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,236.93/32.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.09

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