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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.19, 44.41 and 20.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.19, 44.41 and 20.51 is: 28.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.19 : 44.41 = 20.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.19/44.41 = 20.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.19x = 44.41 × 20.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.19x = 910.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 910.79/32.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.30

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