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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.96, 45.53 and 27.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.96, 45.53 and 27.45 is: 37.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.96 : 45.53 = 27.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.96/45.53 = 27.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.96x = 45.53 × 27.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.96x = 1,249.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,249.66/32.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.92

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