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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.99, 45.24 and 32.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.99, 45.24 and 32.27 is: 44.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.99 : 45.24 = 32.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.99/45.24 = 32.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.99x = 45.24 × 32.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.99x = 1,459.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459.73/32.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44.25

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