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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.74, 45.24 and 27.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.74, 45.24 and 27.28 is: 37.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.74 : 45.24 = 27.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.74/45.24 = 27.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.74x = 45.24 × 27.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.74x = 1,234.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234.15/32.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.70

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