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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44.13, 66.27 and 32.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44.13, 66.27 and 32.16 is: 48.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44.13 : 66.27 = 32.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44.13/66.27 = 32.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44.13x = 66.27 × 32.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44.13x = 2,131.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,131.24/44.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.29

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