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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.64, 44.94 and 27.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.64, 44.94 and 27.16 is: 37.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.64 : 44.94 = 27.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.64/44.94 = 27.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.64x = 44.94 × 27.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.64x = 1,220.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,220.57/32.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.39

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