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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.76, 45.18 and 27.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.76, 45.18 and 27.32 is: 37.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.76 : 45.18 = 27.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.76/45.18 = 27.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.76x = 45.18 × 27.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.76x = 1,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,234.09/32.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.67

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