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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.54, 44.90 and 27.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.54, 44.90 and 27.58 is: 38.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.54 : 44.90 = 27.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.54/44.90 = 27.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.54x = 44.90 × 27.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.54x = 1,238.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.34/32.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.06

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