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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.21, 44.46 and 20.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.21, 44.46 and 20.56 is: 28.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.21 : 44.46 = 20.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.21/44.46 = 20.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.21x = 44.46 × 20.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.21x = 913.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 913.88/32.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.37

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