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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.98, 49.34 and 27.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.98, 49.34 and 27.27 is: 40.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.98 : 49.34 = 27.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.98/49.34 = 27.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.98x = 49.34 × 27.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.98x = 1,345.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,345.76/32.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.81

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