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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.65, 45.10 and 27.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.65, 45.10 and 27.46 is: 37.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.65 : 45.10 = 27.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.65/45.10 = 27.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.65x = 45.10 × 27.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.65x = 1,238.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,238.45/32.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.94

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