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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.99, 45.47 and 27.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.99, 45.47 and 27.14 is: 37.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.99 : 45.47 = 27.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.99/45.47 = 27.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.99x = 45.47 × 27.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.99x = 1,233.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,233.69/32.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.40

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