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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.97, 45.51 and 27.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.97, 45.51 and 27.51 is: 37.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.97 : 45.51 = 27.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.97/45.51 = 27.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.97x = 45.51 × 27.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.97x = 1,251.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,251.75/32.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.96

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