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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 32.26, 44.50 and 20.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 32.26, 44.50 and 20.59 is: 28.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    32.26 : 44.50 = 20.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    32.26/44.50 = 20.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    32.26x = 44.50 × 20.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    32.26x = 916.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 916.26/32.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.40

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