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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.76, 45.39 and 32.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.76, 45.39 and 32.04 is: 44.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.76 : 45.39 = 32.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.76/45.39 = 32.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.76x = 45.39 × 32.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.76x = 1,454.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.30/32.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.39

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