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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.63, 44.95 and 27.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.63, 44.95 and 27.17 is: 37.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.63 : 44.95 = 27.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.63/44.95 = 27.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.63x = 44.95 × 27.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.63x = 1,220.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220.93/32.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.41

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