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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.55, 44.79 and 27.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.55, 44.79 and 27.36 is: 37.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.55 : 44.79 = 27.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.55/44.79 = 27.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.55x = 44.79 × 27.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.55x = 1,225.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225.31/32.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.65

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