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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.70, 45.06 and 27.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.70, 45.06 and 27.84 is: 38.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.70 : 45.06 = 27.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.70/45.06 = 27.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.70x = 45.06 × 27.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.70x = 1,254.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254.47/32.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.36

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