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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.92, 45.45 and 27.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.92, 45.45 and 27.79 is: 38.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.92 : 45.45 = 27.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.92/45.45 = 27.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.92x = 45.45 × 27.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.92x = 1,263.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,263.16/32.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.37

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