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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.01, 48.03 and 20.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.01, 48.03 and 20.01 is: 30.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.01 : 48.03 = 20.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.01/48.03 = 20.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.01x = 48.03 × 20.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.01x = 961.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961.08/32.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.02

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