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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 44.99 and 27.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 44.99 and 27.16 is: 37.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 44.99 = 27.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/44.99 = 27.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 44.99 × 27.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 1,221.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,221.78/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.45

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