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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.05, 48.05 and 20.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.05, 48.05 and 20.63 is: 30.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.05 : 48.05 = 20.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.05/48.05 = 20.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.05x = 48.05 × 20.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.05x = 991.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 991.27/32.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.93

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