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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.55, 48.78 and 27.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.55, 48.78 and 27.77 is: 41.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.55 : 48.78 = 27.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.55/48.78 = 27.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.55x = 48.78 × 27.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.55x = 1,354.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,354.38/32.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.61

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