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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 48.95 and 27.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 48.95 and 27.23 is: 40.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 48.95 = 27.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/48.95 = 27.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 48.95 × 27.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 1,332.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,332.91/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.85

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