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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.86, 45.35 and 27.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.86, 45.35 and 27.29 is: 37.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.86 : 45.35 = 27.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.86/45.35 = 27.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.86x = 45.35 × 27.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.86x = 1,237.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,237.78/32.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.67

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