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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.10, 44.29 and 20.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.10, 44.29 and 20.44 is: 28.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.10 : 44.29 = 20.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.10/44.29 = 20.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.10x = 44.29 × 20.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.10x = 905.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.29/32.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.20

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