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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.07, 44.24 and 20.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.07, 44.24 and 20.42 is: 28.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.07 : 44.24 = 20.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.07/44.24 = 20.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.07x = 44.24 × 20.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.07x = 903.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 903.54/32.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.17

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