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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.05, 47.95 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.05, 47.95 and 20.58 is: 30.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.05 : 47.95 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.05/47.95 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.05x = 47.95 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.05x = 986.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 986.81/32.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.79

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