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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.04, 44.22 and 20.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.04, 44.22 and 20.99 is: 28.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.04 : 44.22 = 20.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.04/44.22 = 20.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.04x = 44.22 × 20.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.04x = 928.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928.14/32.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.97

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