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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.05, 48.10 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.05, 48.10 and 20.73 is: 31.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.05 : 48.10 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.05/48.10 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.05x = 48.10 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.05x = 997.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.11/32.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.11

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