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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.61, 48.95 and 27.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.61, 48.95 and 27.60 is: 41.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.61 : 48.95 = 27.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.61/48.95 = 27.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.61x = 48.95 × 27.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.61x = 1,351.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,351.02/32.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.43

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