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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.95, 45.42 and 27.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.95, 45.42 and 27.49 is: 37.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.95 : 45.42 = 27.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.95/45.42 = 27.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.95x = 45.42 × 27.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.95x = 1,248.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,248.60/32.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.89

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