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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.77, 45.16 and 23.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.77, 45.16 and 23.89 is: 32.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.77 : 45.16 = 23.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.77/45.16 = 23.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.77x = 45.16 × 23.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.77x = 1,078.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078.92/32.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.92

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