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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.16, 48.16 and 20.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.16, 48.16 and 20.72 is: 31.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.16 : 48.16 = 20.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.16/48.16 = 20.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.16x = 48.16 × 20.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.16x = 997.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 997.88/32.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.03

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