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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.58, 44.92 and 27.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.58, 44.92 and 27.38 is: 37.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.58 : 44.92 = 27.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.58/44.92 = 27.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.58x = 44.92 × 27.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.58x = 1,229.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229.91/32.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.75

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