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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.77, 45.24 and 19.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.77, 45.24 and 19.66 is: 27.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.77 : 45.24 = 19.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.77/45.24 = 19.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.77x = 45.24 × 19.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.77x = 889.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 889.32/32.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.14

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