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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.66, 45.15 and 27.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.66, 45.15 and 27.80 is: 38.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.66 : 45.15 = 27.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.66/45.15 = 27.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.66x = 45.15 × 27.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.66x = 1,255.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,255.17/32.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.43

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