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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.69, 54.84 and 32.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.69, 54.84 and 32.77 is: 45.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.69 : 54.84 = 32.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.69/54.84 = 32.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.69x = 54.84 × 32.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.69x = 1,797.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,797.30/39.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45.28

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