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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.17, 48.29 and 20.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.17, 48.29 and 20.16 is: 30.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.17 : 48.29 = 20.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.17/48.29 = 20.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.17x = 48.29 × 20.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.17x = 973.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973.53/32.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.26

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