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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.70, 48.97 and 27.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.70, 48.97 and 27.30 is: 40.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.70 : 48.97 = 27.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.70/48.97 = 27.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.70x = 48.97 × 27.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.70x = 1,336.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336.88/32.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.88

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