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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.14, 48.21 and 20.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.14, 48.21 and 20.73 is: 31.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.14 : 48.21 = 20.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.14/48.21 = 20.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.14x = 48.21 × 20.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.14x = 999.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 999.39/32.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.10

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