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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.76, 49.23 and 27.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.76, 49.23 and 27.72 is: 41.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.76 : 49.23 = 27.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.76/49.23 = 27.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.76x = 49.23 × 27.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.76x = 1,364.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,364.66/32.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41.66

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