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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.86, 45.32 and 27.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.86, 45.32 and 27.66 is: 38.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.86 : 45.32 = 27.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.86/45.32 = 27.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.86x = 45.32 × 27.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.86x = 1,253.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,253.55/32.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.15

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