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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.66, 45.14 and 27.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.66, 45.14 and 27.20 is: 37.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.66 : 45.14 = 27.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.66/45.14 = 27.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.66x = 45.14 × 27.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.66x = 1,227.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,227.81/32.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.59

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