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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.68, 45.12 and 27.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.68, 45.12 and 27.55 is: 38.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.68 : 45.12 = 27.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.68/45.12 = 27.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.68x = 45.12 × 27.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.68x = 1,243.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,243.06/32.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.04

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