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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.56, 48.62 and 27.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.56, 48.62 and 27.48 is: 41.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.56 : 48.62 = 27.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.56/48.62 = 27.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.56x = 48.62 × 27.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.56x = 1,336.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336.08/32.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.03

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