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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.84, 45.32 and 27.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.84, 45.32 and 27.68 is: 38.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.84 : 45.32 = 27.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.84/45.32 = 27.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.84x = 45.32 × 27.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.84x = 1,254.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,254.46/32.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.20

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