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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.91, 45.34 and 27.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.91, 45.34 and 27.73 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.91 : 45.34 = 27.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.91/45.34 = 27.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.91x = 45.34 × 27.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.91x = 1,257.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,257.27/32.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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