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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.69, 48.96 and 27.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.69, 48.96 and 27.87 is: 41.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.69 : 48.96 = 27.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.69/48.96 = 27.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.69x = 48.96 × 27.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.69x = 1,364.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364.52/32.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.75

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