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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.67, 45.08 and 19.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.67, 45.08 and 19.55 is: 26.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.67 : 45.08 = 19.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.67/45.08 = 19.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.67x = 45.08 × 19.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.67x = 880.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.99/32.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26.97

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